Practice Patterns and Outcomes of Retrievable Vena Cava Filters in Trauma Patients: An AAST Multicenter Study

Abstract

Most R-IVCFs are not retrieved. The service placing the R-IVCF should be responsible for follow up. The Optease was associated with the greatest incidence of residual thrombus and symptomatic caval occlusion. The practice patterns of R-IVCF placement and retrieval should be re-examined.