Retrieval of a Greenfield Inferior Vena Cava Filter Indwelling for 29 Years.
Vasc Endovascular Surg
; 58(6): 640-644, 2024 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-38279905
ABSTRACT
Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are used to prevent fatal and nonfatal pulmonary embolism in patients who otherwise cannot receive anticoagulation for venous thrombosis. While generally safe and effective, complications can arise, especially after prolonged implantation. Timely retrieval is essential once the indication for insertion has resolved. However, encountering patients with long-standing embedded filters is not uncommon. This case report discusses the successful retrieval of a permanent Greenfield IVC filter after 29 years.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Diseño de Prótesis
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Embolia Pulmonar
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Filtros de Vena Cava
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Remoción de Dispositivos
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Vasc Endovascular Surg
Asunto de la revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
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CARDIOLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos