Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3026341 | Seminars in Vascular Surgery | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
With the introduction of retrievable inferior vena cava filters, the number being placed for protection from pulmonary embolism is steadily increasing. Despite this increased usage, the true incidence of complications associated with inferior vena cava filters is unknown. This article reviews the known complications associated with these filters and suggests recommendations and techniques for inferior vena cava filter removal.
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Authors
David M. Sella, W. Andrew Oldenburg,