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Inferior vena cava filter thrombosis CLINICAL CASE REPORTS Byrne, M., Mannis, G. N., Nair, J., Andreadis, C. 2016; 4 (2): 162–64

Abstract

Patients with inferior vena cava (IVC) filters - particularly permanent filters - are at increased risk for recurrent deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Judicious use of IVC filters, as well as the prompt retrieval of temporary IVC filters, substantially reduces the risk of IVC thrombosis.

View details for DOI 10.1002/ccr3.418

View details for Web of Science ID 000369149200015

View details for PubMedID 26862415

View details for PubMedCentralID PMC4736520