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Filtro de Veia Cava Inferior: Características Clínicas e Prognósticas de Pacientes Oncológicos do INCA
Placement of Inferior Vena Cava Filter: Clinical and Prognostic Characteristics of Cancer Patients at INCA

Rev. bras. cancerol; 67 (1), 2021
Introdução: O tromboembolismo venoso é uma condição potencialmente fatal e frequente no paciente oncológico. Muitas vezes, a anticoagulação é inviável, e a colocação do filtro de veia cava (FVC) torna-se uma opção. A indicação clínica, entretanto, é controversa e gera a...

An alternative approach to treatment of inferior vena cava filter perforation

J. vasc. bras; 19 (), 2020
Abstract We report a case of inferior vena cava filter perforation immediately after filter implantation, recognized intraoperatively in a patient undergoing laparotomy for resection of locally advanced ovarian cancer. We describe an alternative approach with strut resection, less invasive than filter re...

Incidence of thrombotic events and complications associated to inferior vena cava filters in patients with and without anticoagulation therapy

Arch. cardiol. Méx; 89 (3), 2019
Abstract Objective: Anticoagulation is the primary management to prevent venous thromboembolism; inferior vena cava filters (IVCFs) provide a mechanical prophylactic alternative when anticoagulation is contraindicated. The aim of this study was to evaluate in IVCF patients, whether the initiation of ant...

Inferior vena cava filters in pulmonary embolism: A historic controversy

Arch. cardiol. Méx; 87 (2), 2017
Abstract: Objective: Rationale for non-routine use of inferior venous cava filters (IVCF) in pulmonary embolism (PE) patients. Methods: Thrombosis mechanisms involved with IVCF placement and removal, the blood-contacting medical device inducing clotting, and the inorganic polyphosphate in the contact...