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Percutaneous transcatheter filter for the inferior vena cava. A new device for treatment of patients with pulmonary embolism.
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1984
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Pulmonary EmbolismInferior Vena CavaVenous ThrombosisRadiologyPercutaneous Transcatheter FilterNew DeviceVenous Disease TreatmentVascular SurgeryThoracic Surgery8-F CatheterSurgeryInterventional RadiologyVascular AccessMedicineAnesthesiology
A filter for the inferior vena cava has been devised for treatment of pulmonary embolism. Percutaneous insertion of the filter is accomplished with the use of a sheath and an 8-F catheter. Therapeutic results involving 28 patients have been excellent. No embolism has recurred; no vena cava thrombosis has developed. Since minor surgery is unnecessary, the procedure saves time and is cost-effective.