Late removal of retrievable caval filters

Late removal of retrievable caval filters.

The advent of retrievable caval filters was a game changer in the sense, that the previously irreversible act of implanting a medical device into the main venous blood stream of the body requiring careful evaluation of the pros and cons prior to execution suddenly became a "reversible" procedure where potential hazards in the late future of the patient lost most of their weight at the time of d...

Reporting standards for inferior vena caval filter placement and patient follow-up: supplement for temporary and retrievable/optional filters.

THIS Standards document is intended as a Supplement to the Recommended Reporting Standards for Vena Cava Filter Placement and Patient Followup, published in 1999 (1). Since 1999, there has been increased interest in non-permanent vena cava filters, with both increased research and clinical use of these devices. Several such devices are now approved for use in Europe, Canada, and the United Stat...

Vena caval filters: a comprehensive review.

Hematologists are often asked to treat patients with venous thromboembolic disease. Although anticoagulation remains the primary therapy for venous thromboembolism, vena caval filters are an important alternative when anticoagulants are contraindicated. To assess the evidence supporting the utility of these devices, a comprehensive review of the English language literature was performed. Except...

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...

Cost vs value in vena caval filters.