Filtering through the data on retrievable inferior vena cava filters

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2015 Oct;86(4):726-7. doi: 10.1002/ccd.26227.

Abstract

Technical success rates with implantation and retrieval of retrievable inferior vena cava filters are high Inferior vena cava filters are being used for a wide range of indications Systems should be put in place to ensure prompt and effective retrieval of inferior vena cava filters once these are no longer needed.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Databases, Factual
  • Device Removal / methods*
  • Device Removal / statistics & numerical data
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure
  • Humans
  • Pulmonary Embolism / prevention & control*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vena Cava Filters / adverse effects
  • Vena Cava Filters / statistics & numerical data*
  • Venous Thrombosis / prevention & control*