Inferior vena caval filters: 5 years of experience in a tertiary care center

<b>Background and Objectives</b> : Interruption of the Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) is recommended in certain cases to prevent Pulmonary Embolism (PE). Reported data on the efficacy and rate of complications vary considerably. <b> Patients and Methods</b> : We conducted a retros...

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Main Authors: Saour Jalal, Al Harthi Abdulaziz, El Sherif Mona, Bakhsh Ebtisam, Mammo Layla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre 2009-01-01
Series:Annals of Saudi Medicine
Online Access:http://www.saudiannals.net/article.asp?issn=0256-4947;year=2009;volume=29;issue=6;spage=446;epage=449;aulast=Saour