[Usefulness of inferior vena cava filters].

Abstract

Inferior vena cava filter placement could be helpful for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis. However its use in Europa is not common. Moreover inferior vena cava filter could reduce morbidity and mortality associated to pulmonary embolism. Patients who could benefit from filter placement should be selected. Indeed filter placement could cause vena cava thrombosis. So as soon as filter has been placed, removal should be programmed.

• Authors: M Lambert, P Mismetti
• Journal: Journal des maladies vasculaires (J Mal Vasc) Vol. 36 Suppl 1 Pg. S48-50 (Dec 2011) ISSN: 2214-8116 [Electronic] France
• Vernacular Title: Interruption de la veine cave inférieure par filtre cave.
• PMID: 22177770 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.

Topics

• Europe
• Humans
• Pulmonary Embolism (prevention & control)
• Vena Cava Filters (adverse effects, statistics & numerical data)
• Vena Cava, Inferior
• Venous Thromboembolism (prevention & control)
• Venous Thrombosis (etiology)