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Indications, Complications, and Retrievals of Inferior Vena Cava Filters in a Colombian Hospital

Iatreia, 2023
Introduction: Inferior vena cava filters are endovascular devices utilized in clinical practice to mitigate the risk of acute venous thromboembolic disease progression to pulmonary embolism in cases of absolute contraindications to anticoagulation ...
Juan Carlos Arrieta-Bechara, Daniel A. Jaramillo-Calle, Viviana Andrea Yepes-Gallego, Keiner Toro, Samir Franco-García, Isabel C. Arango M., Daniel A Jaramillo Calle   +6 more
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Vena Cava Filter Misplacement: A Killer Traveler

Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 2022
Inferior vena cava filter embolization is not uncommon and can reach 11.8%. However, device migration to the heart is not frequent and occurs in cases after inferior vena cava filter fracture.
Leonardo Rufino Garcia, André Monti Garzesi, Antonio Sérgio Martins, Marcone Lima Sobreira, Flavio de Souza Brito, Marcello Laneza Felicio   +5 more
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Inferior vena cava filters in pregnancy: Safe or sorry?

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2022
BackgroundPotential hazards of vena cava filters include migration, tilt, perforation, fracture, and in-filter thrombosis. Due to physiological changes during pregnancy, the incidence of these complications might be different in pregnant women.AimTo ...
Ingrid M. Bistervels, Ingrid M. Bistervels, Andrea Buchmüller, Andrea Buchmüller, Bernard Tardy   +4 more
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Uncomplicated percutaneous IVC filter removal following implantation time of 6033 days

Radiology Case Reports, 2020
Most patients have a time limited indication for inferior vena cava filtration. When the indication has expired, a retrievable inferior vena cava filter should be removed percutaneously, unless the risks of retrieval outweigh the benefits.
Hans Michell, MD, Gregory P. Johnston, MD, Christopher S. Morris, MD   +2 more
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Prophylactic placement of inferior vena cava filters and the risk of death or venous thromboembolism in severe trauma patients: a retrospective study comparing two hospitals with different approaches

Acta Radiologica Open, 2021
Background Prophylactic use of inferior vena cava filters to prevent pulmonary embolism in trauma is controversial. The practice varies between hospitals and countries, in part due to conflicting evidence and guidelines. Purpose To compare the effects of
Thien Trung Tran, Haraldur Bjarnason, Jennifer McDonald, Nils Oddvar Skaga, Damon E Houghton, Brian Kim, Knut Stavem, Nils Einar Kløw   +7 more
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Interleukin‐18 signaling promotes activation of hepatic stellate cells in mouse liver fibrosis

Hepatology, EarlyView., 2022
Interleukin‐18 signaling promotes activation of hepatic stellate cells in mouse liver fibrosis. Abstract Background and Aims Nucleotide‐binding oligomerization domain‐like receptor‐family pyrin domain‐containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome activation has been shown to result in liver fibrosis.
Jana Knorr, Benedikt Kaufmann, Maria Eugenia Inzaugarat, Theresa Maria Holtmann, Lukas Geisler, Jana Hundertmark, Marlene Sophia Kohlhepp, Laela M. Boosheri, Daisy R. Chilin‐Fuentes, Amanda Birmingham, Kathleen M. Fisch, Joel D. Schilling, Sven H. Loosen, Christian Trautwein, Christoph Roderburg, Münevver Demir, Frank Tacke, Hal M. Hoffman, Ariel E. Feldstein, Alexander Wree   +19 more
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Dilemmas in anticoagulation and use of inferior vena cava filters in venous thromboembolism; a survey of Respiratory Physicians, Haematologists and Medical Oncologists and a review of the literature

Pulmonary Circulation, 2021
Twenty percent of patients with Cancer Associated Thrombosis receive an inferior vena cava filter annually. Insertion is guided by practice guidelines, which do not specify or discuss the use of inferior vena cava filters in malignancy.
Philip Craven, Ciara Daly, Nisha Sikotra, Tim Clay, Eli Gabbay   +4 more
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Inferior vena cava filters

Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2015
Under fluoroscopic guidance, IVC filters are placed percutaneously via the jugular or femoral vein. Current guidelines recommend use in patients with known venous thromboembolism who have an absolute contraindication to anticoagulant therapy (e.g., patients with hemorrhagic stroke or ...
Sean A, Kennedy, Mark O, Baerlocher
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Vena cava filters and inferior vena cava thrombosis [PDF]

Journal of Vascular Surgery, 2007
Retrievable vena cava filters (R-VCF) are a recent addition to the therapeutic armamentarium for the prevention of pulmonary embolism. However, unlike permanent vena cava filters (P-VCF), outcomes data are limited regarding complication rates.This was a retrospective comparative analysis of consecutive patients undergoing placement of R-VCF vs P-VCF at
Matthew A, Corriere, Kenneth J, Sauve, Kenneth J, Suave, Juan, Ayerdi, Brandon L, Craven, Jeanette M, Stafford, Randolph L, Geary, Matthew S, Edwards   +7 more
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Case report: Endoluminal removal of a retrievable conical inferior vena cava filter with a ruptured retraction hook attached to the wall

Frontiers in Surgery, 2022
We report the case of a patient who underwent endovascular retrieval of a conical inferior vena cava (IVC) filter with a ruptured retraction hook that was attached to the IVC wall.
Xuan Tian, Jianlong Liu, Jinyong Li, Xiao Liu   +3 more
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