Experience With Vena Cava Filters at a Large Community Hospital and Level-I Trauma Center: Indications, Complications, and Compliance Barriers

Conclusion: The study demonstrates that most IVCF are being placed for prophylaxis with low retrieval rate. This contradicts current recommendations. Moreover frequent migration and penetration of IVCF can lead to serious complications. Strict enforcement of IVCF placement guidelines and setting up of filter clinics for timely retrieval is suggested.
Source: Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research