Vena-cava-Filter bei unfallchirurgischen Patienten

Abstract

In 2008 the vast majority of IVCFs were inserted for prophylaxis in trauma patients. To increase the number of retrieved IVCFs, responsibility for the removal should be clarified in every hospital. The indications, advantages, safety and also the design of IVCFs are still under debate. A randomized controlled trial is needed to determine the appropriate use and indications for this potentially useful device in trauma patients.