Prophylactic IVC filter placement in bariatric surgery patients: results from a prospective filter registry

Prophylactic IVC filter placement in bariatric surgery patients: results from a prospective filter registry

Abstract Background Bariatric surgery patients are at increased risk for VTE, but potential risks versus benefits of IVC filters in this group remain unclear. Indwelling filters may increase risk of VTE, and removal of filters in obese patients can be challenging. This study evaluated the incidence...

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Main Authors: Alexander Y. Sheu, Nam Sao Hoang, Andrew J. Kesselman, Tie Liang, Jarrett K. Rosenberg, William T. Kuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-11-01
Series:CVIR Endovascular
Subjects:
Inferior vena cava filter
Acute PE
Bariatric surgery
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42155-018-0021-5

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