The role of vena cava filters in the management of venous thromboembolism.
This paper will deal with the role of vena cava filters in the management of venous thromboembolism. The role of medical therapy, indications and contraindications for the placement of caval filters will be discussed. An overview of the currently available filters will be given, and technical aspects, as well as complications related to the procedure will be discussed. Finally the management of patients with a filter in situ and indications for caval filter removal shall be dealt with.
Department of Internal Medicine, Ospedale Regionale di Lugano, sede Civico, Lugano, Switzerland.
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D020878:Device Removal; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016306:Vena Cava Filters / Q000009:adverse effects; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*