Temporary vena cava filter for trapping thrombus in prevention of pulmonary embolism
- VernacularTitle:临时滤器捕捉血栓预防肺栓塞的临床观察
- Author:
Shuguang GUO
;
Cuiju CHEN
;
Xingli ZHOU
;
Cunping YIN
;
Wei FANG
;
Peng ZHANG
;
Lihong DUAN
;
Guang YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Venous thrombosis;
Pulmonary embolism;
Vena cava filters
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
1993;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To assess temporary filter in the inferior vena cava (IVC) for trapping thrombus and preventing pulmonary embolism in patients with deep vein thrombosis. Methods In 58 cases of deep vein thrombus in single lower extremity, Antheor temporary filter (ATF) was introduced into IVC prior to anticoagulation and/or vascular intraluminal procedures. Results All IVC filters were successfully introduced. No symptomatic pulmonary embolism was documented. ATF was removed after a mean of 12.0?2.0 days. Thrombus was trapped in 46 cases (79.3%). Thrombus more than 1 cm in size was trapped in 2 cases. Conclusion Temporary filter was safe and effective in prevention of pulmonary embolism.
