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Inferior vena cava filter-associated abnormalities: MDCT findings
Balaji Rao1, Cihan Duran, Michael L Steigner
1Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Imaging, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|May 25, 2012
Summary
Inferior vena cava filters prevent fatal pulmonary embolism in patients unable to use anticoagulation for deep venous thrombosis. This review details filter-related abnormalities on MDCT imaging.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Radiology
- Cardiology
Background:
- Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) carries significant morbidity, and pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening complication.
- Anticoagulation is the primary treatment for DVT to prevent PE.
- Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters offer an alternative for patients with contraindications or failure of anticoagulation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the pathological abnormalities associated with IVC filters.
- To correlate these abnormalities with imaging findings on MDCT.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on IVC filter complications.
- Analysis of MDCT images demonstrating IVC filter abnormalities.
Main Results:
- IVC filters are effective in reducing PE incidence and mortality in select patients.
- Various complications can arise from IVC filter placement.
- MDCT is a key imaging modality for diagnosing IVC filter-related pathologies.
Conclusions:
- IVC filters are vital in managing DVT when anticoagulation is not feasible.
- Understanding filter-related abnormalities on MDCT is crucial for accurate diagnosis and patient management.
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