Rajasekhar A, Crowther MA. ASH evidence-based guidelines: what is the role of inferior vena cava filters in the perioperative prevention of venous thromboembolism in bariatric surgery patients? Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program. 2009;2009:302–304.

AbstractInferior vena cava filters (IVCFs) remain an indispensable part of an interventionalist's toolbox. Increased recognition of filter-related complications, largely from off-label use and casual approach to filter retrieval, has led to tremendous uncertainty surrounding their use. More stringent regulations on their use and development of newer and safer anticoagulants are gradually changing their role in the management of venous thromboembolism. Herein, the authors review the current role of IVCFs, indications for their use and retrieval, as well as filter-related complications.

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Inferior Vena Cava Filters for Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Obese Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery

Annals of Surgery ◽

10.1097/sla.0000000000000621 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 261 (1) ◽

pp. 35-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 39

Author(s):

Simon P. Rowland ◽

Brahman Dharmarajah ◽

Hayley M. Moore ◽

Tristan R. A. Lane ◽

Jonathan Cousins ◽

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Keyword(s):

Bariatric Surgery ◽

Venous Thromboembolism ◽

Inferior Vena Cava ◽

Inferior Vena ◽

Vena Cava ◽

Obese Patients ◽

Inferior Vena Cava Filters ◽

Vena Cava Filters

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Abstract No. 494 Incidence of venous thromboembolism among hospitalized COVID-19 patients in the United States: systematic review of the reported risk and role of inferior vena cava filters

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology ◽

10.1016/j.jvir.2021.03.303 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 32 (5) ◽

pp. S127-S128

Author(s):

l. Acosta ◽

R. Jayavarapu ◽

D. Raissi

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Venous Thromboembolism ◽

Inferior Vena Cava ◽

Inferior Vena ◽

Vena Cava ◽

The United States ◽

Inferior Vena Cava Filters ◽

Vena Cava Filters

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Venous Thromboembolism in Trauma: The Role of Anticoagulation and Inferior Vena Cava Filters

Seminars in Interventional Radiology ◽

10.1055/s-0041-1724013 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 38 (01) ◽

pp. 040-044

Author(s):

Nicholas Xiao ◽

Kush R. Desai

Keyword(s):

Venous Thromboembolism ◽

Inferior Vena Cava ◽

Inferior Vena ◽

Vena Cava ◽

Severe Trauma ◽

Trauma Patients ◽

Inferior Vena Cava Filters ◽

Vena Cava Filters ◽

Prolonged Immobilization

AbstractVenous thromboembolism (VTE) is a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality among patients with severe trauma. Historically, prophylactic inferior vena cava filters (IVCFs) were used in high-risk trauma patients with suspected risk factors for VTE, including prolonged immobilization, and concurrent contraindication to anticoagulation. Mounting data regarding the efficacy of IVCF in this cohort, as well as concerns regarding morbidity of an in situ IVCF, have challenged this practice paradigm. In this review, we discuss the comanagement of VTE and trauma, including anticoagulation and the use of IVCF.

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