Retrieval rates for inferior vena cava filters is low, despite the risks associated with longer dwell times. The authors describe various retrieval techniques for challenging filter removal cases.
Retrieval rates for inferior vena cava filters is low, despite the risks associated with longer dwell times. The authors describe various retrieval techniques for challenging filter removal cases.
Appropriate use of the techniques described by Shah et al can facilitate successful explantation of chronic implants in appropriately selected patients.
Appropriate use of the techniques described by Shah et al can facilitate successful explantation of chronic implants in appropriately selected patients.
Kush Shah MD, MBA1; Michael O’Neill, MD2; Ami Vakharia, MD2; Reginald Baker, MD2; Jason Salsamendi, MD2; Govindarajan Narayanan, MD2
1University of Miami School of Medicine; 2Jackson Memorial Hospital Department of Radiology, Miami, Florida
Kush Shah MD, MBA1; Michael O’Neill, ...
Retrieval rates for inferior vena cava filters is low, despite the risks associated with longer dwell times. The authors describe various retrieval techniques for challenging filter removal cases.
Retrieval rates for inferior vena cava filters is low, despite the risks associated with longer dwell times. The authors describe various retrieval techniques for challenging filter removal cases.
David Paul Slovut, MD, PhD
Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York
David Paul Slovut, MD, PhD
Montefiore...
The authors discuss the available types of inferior vena cava filters, their main indications, evidence behind their use, and patterns of their utilization.
The authors discuss the available types of inferior vena cava filters, their main indications, evidence behind their use, and patterns of their utilization.
The role of anticoagulants in the treatment of venous thrombo-embolic disease is well established. The use of inferior vena cava filters as a second line treatment is increasing, most recently with the popularity of of retrievable filters.
The role of anticoagulants in the treatment of venous thrombo-embolic disease is well established. The use of inferior vena cava filters as a second line treatment is increasing, most recently with the popularity of of retrievable filters.