TrapEase inferior vena cava filter placed via the basilic arm vein: a new antecubital access.
The authors' experience with the TrapEase vena cava filter deployed via a peripheral arm vein access in five patients is described. The filter placement, employing a 90-cm-long sheath and a modified coaxial dilator, is described in clinical and technical detail. The filter was placed successfully in five patients without complications. Deployment time is short (average, 25 min) and a peripherally inserted central catheter can be deployed through the same access. These results indicate that this method is technically feasible and fast.
Davison
Brian D
BD
Department of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, USA.
Grassi
Clement J
CJ
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016306:Vena Cava Filters; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000150:complications