The prevention and management of complications in vena caval filter placement
- VernacularTitle:腔静脉滤器置入并发症的预防与处理
- Author:
Fuxian ZHANG
;
Lu HU
;
Changming ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Venous thromb osis;
Vena cava filters;
Postoperative complications
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
2001;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the complication s and management of the placement of vena caval filter in patients suffering from deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Methods From 1998 to 2005, 80 DVT patients were treated by vena caval filte r placement. Before the placement 46 cases received CTA, 27 cases did radionucli de imaging(LPS), 16 cases did color Doppler ultrasonography, 5 cases underwen t venography. Result The p rocedure was successful in all 80 cases. New DVT developed in contralateral fem oral vein in 2 patients and vena caval obliteration developed in 3 patients afte r one year. Conclusion The complications of vena caval filter placement could be prevented by correctly de fine indication and good expertise.
