title: Caval interruption: methods and indications.
abstract: Venous thromboembolism is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Anticoagulation is the preferred treatment, but is not feasible in some patients. Caval interruption is the treatment of choice for prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism. This article looks at the development of caval interruption.
authors.affiliation: Cambridge Vascular Unit and University Department of Radiology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge CB2 0QQ.
authors.forename: Umar
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Sadat
authors.forename: Caleb
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ward
authors.forename: Jonathan H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Gillard
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gaunt
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D016306:Vena Cava Filters; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*