New Bases for Percutaneous Caval Filter Placement on Site in Geriatric Institution in Patients Aged 75 and Older

Blanche, Alain F. Le; Marteau, Catherine; Sime-Bohus, Sorina; Pautas, Éric; Beinis, Jean-Yves; Piette, F; Chaïbi, P.

doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2005.53278_4.x

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“…Caval filtration was performed for wellaccepted therapeutic indications in 93% of cases. [1][2][3][4] The only case of PE during the implantation period occurred in a patient whose filter migrated early after placement. Entrapment of thrombus was documented in 24 patients.…”

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“…Traditional indications for vena cava interruption involve situations in which anticoagulant treatment (ACT) is not considered adequate or appropriate, including contraindications to ACT in patients with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremities, as well as development of pulmonary embolism (PE) despite ACT. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] These critical situations are often transient, especially in surgical, obstetric, and trauma settings. Placement of permanent filters in patients with transient indications demands caution because the initial benefits may be canceled out by long-term drawbacks, such as recurrent DVT [9][10][11] or complications.…”

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