Mechanical Thrombectomy in Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis After Caval Filter Placement: A Report of Three Cases

Journal Article · Tue Oct 15 00:00:00 EDT 2002 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-002-1921-1· OSTI ID:21083406

Poon, W L; Luk, S H ^[1]; Yam, K Y ^[2]; Lee, Anselm C.W. ^[3]

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1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong (China)
2. Department of Neurosurgery, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong (China)
3. Department of Paediatrics, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong (China)

Inferior vena caval (IVC) filter thrombosis inpatients with contraindications to anticoagulant therapy is a difficult and challenging clinical problem. We report our experience in treating three such patients using a mechanical thrombectomy device, which resulted in rapid symptomatic relief until anticoagulant therapy could be safely introduced.

• OSTI ID: 21083406
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 25, Issue 5; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s00270-002-1921-1; Copyright (c) 2002 Springer-Verlag New York, Inc; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ANTICOAGULANTS
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