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[The new Greenfield vena cava filter, which can be inserted percutaneously].
1Department of Radiology, Tokyo Saiseikai Hospital.
Summary
The new titanium Greenfield vena cava filter is larger but easily inserted percutaneously. Clinical experience showed no significant complications during placement.
Area of Science:
- Vascular surgery
- Medical device technology
Background:
- Inferior vena cava filters (IVCFs) are crucial for preventing pulmonary embolism.
- The Greenfield vena cava filter is a widely used device for this purpose.