Impact of Advanced Technique on Improvement in the Retrievable Inferior Vena Cava Filter Retrieval Rate

Abstract

determine the retrieval success rate with advanced techniques, the independent predictors for r-IVCF retrieval failure with the standard retrieval technique, and the appropriate timing for performing retrieval. Methods Study Population and Protocol Patients who underwent r-IVCF retrieval procedure at Ota Memorial Hospital between April 2012 and December 2018 were consecutively enrolled. The timing of the retrieval was at the discretion of each attending physician, considering the clinical condition of each patient, including low ongoing risk of venous thromboembolic event, possibility of being able to undergo anticoagulation, improved ambulatory capability, and acceptable medical profile; retrieval attempt within 3 months after implantation was generally recommended. 7 In all patients, pre-retrieval computed tomography (pre-CT) with contrast was scheduled within 2 weeks before the retrieval procedure to evaluate filter characteristics, amount of residual thrombus in the pulmonary artery and the pelvic and limbs veins, and trapped thrombus in the r-IVCF.

Rigid forceps and excimer laser use for complex inferior cava filter retrieval: a preliminary quantitative analysis of available evidence

“…Among the initial 463 search results, a total of 16 studies met criteria for the present analysis (Fig. 1 ), comprising of 673 and 368 patients who underwent laser- and forceps-assisted IVCF retrieval, respectively (Ahmed et al 2020 ; Al-Hakim et al 2014 ; Anzai et al 20 21; Avery et al 2015 ; Bundy et al 2021 ; Chen et al 2019 ; Desai et al 2020 ; Dowell et al 2016 ; Joe et al 2019 ; Kuo et al 2020 ; Stavropoulos et al 2015 ; Tavri et al 2019 ; von Stempel et al 2019 ; Lian et al 2019 ; Scher et al 2015 ; Posham et al 2017 ) (Table 1 ). Outcomes of laser-assisted retrieval were reported in three studies; forceps-assisted retrieval were reported in twelve studies; only one study reported outcomes of both modalities (Ahmed et al 2020 ).…”