Complications of inferior vena cava filters.
With the introduction of retrievable inferior vena cava filters, the number being placed for protection from pulmonary embolism is steadily increasing. Despite this increased usage, the true incidence of complications associated with inferior vena cava filters is unknown. This article reviews the known complications associated with these filters and suggests recommendations and techniques for inferior vena cava filter removal.
Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL, USA.
David M
DM
Sella
W Andrew
WA
Oldenburg
D020878:Device Removal; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010690:Phlebography / Q000379:methods; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012008:Recurrence; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D057772:Vascular System Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D016306:Vena Cava Filters / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*