Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2886420 Annals of Vascular Surgery 2015 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
The rate of IVCF placement in trauma patients increased 4-fold over 4 years. The rate of IVCF retrieval increased more than 14-fold during the same period after establishment of the retrieval program. Elective outpatient retrieval of IVCFs in all eligible trauma patients is financially feasible without loss to the health care system even in regions with high rates of uninsured. A major barrier to successful filter retrieval was lack of patient referral into the program by implanting physicians. Hospital administration and physician outreach are important determinants of successful IVCF retrieval in trauma patients.
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