| The role of vena cava filters in the management of venous thromboembolism. | |
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PMID: 20523285 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This paper will deal with the role of vena cava filters in the management of venous thromboembolism. The role of medical therapy, indications and contraindications for the placement of caval filters will be discussed. An overview of the currently available filters will be given, and technical aspects, as well as complications related to the procedure will be discussed. Finally the management of patients with a filter in situ and indications for caval filter removal shall be dealt with. |
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Authors:
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M Pons; A Riglietti; J C Van Den Berg |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of cardiovascular surgery Volume: 51 ISSN: 0021-9509 ISO Abbreviation: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-04 Completed Date: 2010-10-05 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0066127 Medline TA: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Country: Italy |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 355-64 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Internal Medicine, Ospedale Regionale di Lugano, sede Civico, Lugano, Switzerland. |
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Device Removal Evidence-Based Medicine Humans Prosthesis Design Pulmonary Embolism / etiology, prevention & control* Treatment Outcome Vena Cava Filters* / adverse effects Venous Thromboembolism / complications, diagnosis, therapy* |
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