Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Complicated Retrievable Inferior Vena Cava Filter for Deep Venous Thrombosis Patients: Safety and Effectiveness

摘要

BackgroundInferior vena cava (IVC) filters have proven valuable for the prevention of pulmonary embolism. However, retrieval of IVC filters can be challenging and complicated techniques are needed. The aim of this study was to retrospectively review the outcomes after retrieval of retrievable IVC filters which required complicated retrieval techniques.