Venography and vena cava filters.
Placement of inferior vena cava filters has become a standard part of a radiology practice. However, the number of filters on the market has increased dramatically. This paper attempts to discuss the various ramifications of the filters available. However, without a long term standardized study, we will not have the necessary information to adequately judge the effectiveness of these filters.
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Department of Radiology, University of California, San Francisco 94143.
D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous; D006801:Humans; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D016306:Vena Cava Filters; D014684:Venae Cavae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*