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Vena cava filters: a synopsis of complications and related topics.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18609524     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism constitute common preventable causes of morbidity and mortality. The incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) continues to increase. Standard anticoagulation therapy may reduce the risk of fatal PE by 75% and that of recurrent VTE by over 90%. For patients who are not candidates for anticoagulation, a vena cava filter (VCF) may be beneficial. Despite a good overall safety record, significant complications related to VCF are occasionally seen. This review discusses both procedural and non-procedural complications associated with VCF placement and use. We will also discuss VCF use in the settings of pregnancy, malignancy, and the clinical need for more than one filter.
Authors:
S P Stawicki; C A Sims; R Sharma; N S Weger; M Truitt; J Cipolla; S P Schrag; M Lorenzo; M El Chaar; D A Torigian; P K Kim; B Sarani
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The journal of vascular access     Volume:  9     ISSN:  1129-7298     ISO Abbreviation:  J Vasc Access     Publication Date:    2008 Apr-Jun
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-07-08     Completed Date:  2008-10-28     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100940729     Medline TA:  J Vasc Access     Country:  Italy    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  102-10     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA. stawicki_ace@yahoo.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Contrast Media / adverse effects
Device Removal
Foreign-Body Migration
Graft Occlusion, Vascular / etiology,  mortality
Humans
Kidney Diseases / chemically induced,  mortality
Prosthesis Failure
Pulmonary Embolism / mortality,  prevention & control*
Radiography, Interventional
Recurrence
Thromboembolism / etiology,  mortality
Vena Cava Filters / adverse effects*,  contraindications
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Contrast Media

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