Vascular Interventional Radiology by Mark G. Cowling

Author:Mark G. Cowling
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, Berlin, Heidelberg

5.2.2 Temporary Filters

As stated above, the major indication for an IVC filter is a contraindication to anticoagulation. In many instances, the contraindication to anticoagulation may be temporary: for example the requirement for surgery. From the PREPIC study there is evidence of an increased incidence of DVT in patients with a filter in situ. Temporary filters were developed as an attractive means of avoiding the long-term complications of filters. The disadvantage of these pure temporary filters is that the introducing catheter remains in place, which risks the catheter and filter becoming displaced, restricts movement of the patient and also exposes the patient to the risk of introducing infection.

Recent years have, for these reasons, seen the withdrawal of most purely temporary filters in favour of retrievable filters.

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