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[Indications for prophylactic vena cava filters introduced subcutaneously in patients with thromboembolic
W Tomkowski1, B Hajduk, K Oniszh
1Kliniki Chorób Wewnetrznych, Instytutu Gruźlicy i Chorób Płuc w Warszawie.
Pneumonologia I Alergologia Polska
|January 1, 1995
Abstract:
In 10 patients with thromboembolic disease 1 Gunther filter and 9 LGM filters were inserted. Indications for filter placement were: pulmonary hypertension caused by recurrent pulmonary embolism in 3 cases; planned surgery in 2 patients with pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis; recurrent pulmonary embolism despite of anticoagulant treatment in 2 cases, previously performed thrombo-endarterectomy in 1 case; contraindications for anticoagulant treatment in 1 case and complications of anticoagulant therapy also in 1 case. No serious complications after filter placement were observed.