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Temporary and Permanent Inferior Vena Cava Filter Combination in a Young Patient: To Implant or Not to Implant?

Journal Article · · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
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  1. Inonu University School of Medicine, Malatya, Department of Radiology (Turkey)
  2. Inonu University of School of Medicine, Malatya, Department of Chest Medicine (Turkey)

The decision to implant vena cava filters, either temporary or permanent, is difficult in young patients. We present the case of a young man with pulmonary embolism in whom temporary and permanent inferior vena cava filters were implanted. The decision process is discussed in relation to the current literature.

OSTI ID:
21088341
Journal Information:
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 26; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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