Complications of Inferior Vena Caval Filters
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Complications of inferior vena caval filters.
Inferior vena caval filters have been shown to be effective in the prevention of pulmonary embolism, with low morbidity and mortality associated with their implantation. Awareness of potential complications can further decrease the risk of filter placement and lead to early detection and management of complications to improve clinical outcomes. The purpose of this article is to review the proce...
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عنوان ژورنال: Seminars in Interventional Radiology
سال: 2006
ISSN: 0739-9529,1098-8963
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-941445