title: The Role of Inferior Vena Cava Filters in Cancer Patients.
abstract: Cancer induces a hypercoagulable state and renders patients susceptible to venous thromboembolism. While anticoagulation remains the mainstay of treatment, many of these patients require placement of an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter, often due to a contraindication to or failure of anticoagulation. In this article, the available data on IVC filter usage in cancer patients will be reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: Mithil B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Pandhi
authors.affiliation: Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: Kush R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Desai
authors.affiliation: Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: Robert K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Ryu
authors.affiliation: Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado.
authors.forename: Robert J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Lewandowski
keywords: IVC filters; cancer; interventional radiology; venous thromboembolism