With the introduction of retrievable inferior vena cava filters, the number being placed for protection from pulmonary embolism is steadily increasing. Despite this increased usage, the true incidence of complications associated with inferior vena cava filters is unknown. This article reviews the known complications associated with these filters and suggests recommendations and techniques for inferior vena cava filter removal. (C) 2013 Published by Elsevier Inc.
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Boston Univ, Dept Med, Sect Hematol & Oncol, Boston, MA 02118 USA
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Univ Calif San Diego, Div Vasc & Endovasc Surg, La Jolla, CA USAUniv Calif San Diego, Div Vasc & Endovasc Surg, La Jolla, CA USA
Ramakrishnan, Ganesh
Willie-Permor, Daniel
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Willie-Permor, Daniel
Yei, Kevin
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Yei, Kevin
Nejim, Besma
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Nejim, Besma
Enumah, Zachary
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Enumah, Zachary
Gasparis, Antonios P.
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SUNY Stony Brook, Dept Surg, New York, NY USAUniv Calif San Diego, Div Vasc & Endovasc Surg, La Jolla, CA USA
Gasparis, Antonios P.
Malas, Mahmoud B.
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Northside Med Ctr, Western Reserve Care Syst NEOUCOM, Youngstown, OH 44505 USANorthside Med Ctr, Western Reserve Care Syst NEOUCOM, Youngstown, OH 44505 USA
Hashmi, Zubair A.
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