Inferior vena cava filters: a concise review.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-1-2011
Abstract
Venous thromboembolic disease is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Anticoagulation has been the mainstay of treatment and prevention. Unfortunately, anticoagulation frequently fails or is contraindicated. Use of inferior vena cava filters can be an effective alternative in these scenarios. Though inferior vena cava filters have been used for > 4 decades, the evidence behind their use is limited. Use of IVC filters is associated with both minor and major complications. More randomized prospective trials are needed to evaluate these devices. In this article, we review issues concerning the use of inferior vena cava filters.
Volume
39
Issue
3
First Page
71
Last Page
78
ISSN
2154-8331
Published In/Presented At
Sahni, A., & Lem, V. (2011). Inferior vena cava filters: a concise review. Hospital practice (1995), 39(3), 71–78. https://doi.org/10.3810/hp.2011.08.582
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
21881394
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article