Percutaneous transcatheter filter for the inferior vena cava. A new device for treatment of patients with pulmonary embolism.
A filter for the inferior vena cava has been devised for treatment of pulmonary embolism. Percutaneous insertion of the filter is accomplished with the use of a sheath and an 8-F catheter. Therapeutic results involving 28 patients have been excellent. No embolism has recurred; no vena cava thrombosis has developed. Since minor surgery is unnecessary, the procedure saves time and is cost-effective.
D000818:Animals; D001769:Blood; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D004285:Dogs; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000628:therapy*; D014462:Ultrafiltration / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior