title: Use of Prophylactic Inferior Vena Cava Filters in Trauma.
abstract: Venous thromboembolisms, specifically pulmonary embolisms (PEs), represent a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide, particularly within the setting of trauma. According to the literature, PEs are the most common cause of in-hospital death; however, this condition can be prevented with a variety of prophylactic and therapeutic measures. This article aimed to examine current evidence on the use, indications for prophylaxis, outcomes and complications of prophylactic inferior vena cava filters in trauma patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University;
authors.forename: Ahmed A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Naiem
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University;
authors.forename: Alreem K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Al-Hinai
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology & Molecular Imaging, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
authors.forename: Rashid
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Al-Sukaiti
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
authors.forename: Hani
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Al-Qadhi
keywords: Inferior Vena Cava Filters; Thromboembolisms; Trauma; Veins