title: Inferior vena cava filters: a concise review.
abstract: Venous thromboembolic disease is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Anticoagulation has been the mainstay of treatment and prevention. Unfortunately, anticoagulation frequently fails or is contraindicated. Use of inferior vena cava filters can be an effective alternative in these scenarios. Though inferior vena cava filters have been used for > 4 decades, the evidence behind their use is limited. Use of IVC filters is associated with both minor and major complications. More randomized prospective trials are needed to evaluate these devices. In this article, we review issues concerning the use of inferior vena cava filters.
authors: University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA. adarshsahni@gmail.com
authors: Adarsh
authors: A
authors: Sahni
authors: Vincent
authors: V
authors: Lem
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D019851:Thrombophilia / Q000150:complications; D016306:Vena Cava Filters; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications