Retrievable inferior vena cava filter use in major trauma

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a devastating complication among trauma patients. However, conventional VTE prophylaxis is often contraindicated in major trauma patients due to concurrent injuries. This article discusses the use of retrievable inferior vena cava filters as a method for VTE prop...

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Published in:Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 2012-04, Vol.94 (3), p.146-147
Main Authors: Vasireddy, A, Phillips, A M, Lewis, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Embolisms
Fractures
Health risk assessment
Humans
Patients
Prevention
Pulmonary Embolism - prevention & control
Pulmonary embolisms
Review
Risk Factors
Spinal cord injuries
Systematic review
Thromboembolism
Thrombosis
Trauma
Vena Cava Filters
Venous Thromboembolism - prevention & control
Wounds and Injuries - surgery
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Summary:Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a devastating complication among trauma patients. However, conventional VTE prophylaxis is often contraindicated in major trauma patients due to concurrent injuries. This article discusses the use of retrievable inferior vena cava filters as a method for VTE prophylaxis in major trauma patients.
ISSN:0035-8843
1478-7083
DOI:10.1308/003588412X13171221500989