Use of Vena Cava Filters

IVC Filters May Prevent Fatal Pulmonary Embolism in Musculoskeletal Tumor Surgery

“…Another difference from the other studies is that mechanical compression was our primary form of DVT prophylaxis and we did not use pharmacologic anticoagulation. IVC filters are not meant to prevent or treat DVT [14]. Nevertheless, the use of intermittent pneumatic compression devices for DVT prophylaxis without anticoagulation is not without merit.…”

“…There were only two instances of minor technical difficulties in filter placement. There were no cases of malposition, migration, insertion-site hematoma, or IVC perforation, all potential but infrequent complications of filter placement [14]. Athanasoulis et al [1] highlighted the rarity of major complications during IVC filter insertion, citing a rate of 0.3%.…”