title: Role of optional (retrievable) IVC filters in surgical patients at risk for venous thromboembolic disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: Babak
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sarani
authors.forename: Albert
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chun
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Venbrux
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D006801:Humans; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative; D016306:Vena Cava Filters; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control*