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The role of vena cava filters in the management of venous thromboembolism.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20523285     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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.
Authors:
M Pons; A Riglietti; J C Van Den Berg
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of cardiovascular surgery     Volume:  51     ISSN:  0021-9509     ISO Abbreviation:  J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino)     Publication Date:  2010 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-06-04     Completed Date:  2010-10-05     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0066127     Medline TA:  J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino)     Country:  Italy    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  355-64     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Internal Medicine, Ospedale Regionale di Lugano, sede Civico, Lugano, Switzerland.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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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