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Complications of inferior vena cava filters

Simer Grewal1, Murthy R Chamarthy1, Sanjeeva P Kalva1

  • 1Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.

Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy
|January 27, 2017
PubMed

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Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters offer pulmonary embolism prophylaxis for deep venous thrombosis patients unsuitable for anticoagulation. Understanding IVC filter complications is crucial for risk-benefit assessment.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement is a key prophylaxis for pulmonary embolism in deep venous thrombosis patients.
  • Increasing IVC filter implantation trends necessitate a comprehensive understanding of associated risks.
  • The advent of retrievable filters introduced new complications requiring careful consideration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and categorize complications associated with IVC filters.
  • To analyze differences in complications among various IVC filter device types, including retrievable filters.
  • To outline clinical presentations, prevention, and treatment strategies for IVC filter complications.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of literature on IVC filter complications.
  • Categorization of complications into procedure-related, post-procedure, and retrieval-related.
  • Description of device-specific differences and retrievable filter complications.

Main Results:

  • Complications are categorized into procedural, post-procedural, and retrieval phases.
  • Limited prospective studies hinder detailed comparison between device types.
  • Clinical presentations, prevention, and treatment strategies are detailed for each complication.

Conclusions:

  • A thorough understanding of IVC filter limitations and complications is essential for informed clinical decision-making.
  • Despite modern design improvements, vigilance regarding potential adverse events remains critical.
  • Further prospective studies are needed to better elucidate device-specific risks and outcomes.

Keywords:
Inferior vena cava (IVC) filterdeep vein thrombosis (DVT)fracturemigrationperforationpulmonary embolismretrievalvenous thromboembolism (VTE)

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