TY - JOUR
T1 - Short-term prophylaxis of pulmonary embolism by using a retrievable vena cava filter
AU - Darcy, M. D.
AU - Smith, T. P.
AU - Hunter, D. W.
AU - Castaneda-Zuniga, W.
AU - Lund, G.
AU - Amplatz, K.
PY - 1986
Y1 - 1986
N2 - The Amplatz retrievable filter has been shown in our previous work to be at least as efficient as the K-G filter in trapping emboli, especially when the filters are tilted. This advantage, as well as the ease with which the filter can be inserted or retrieved percutaneously, makes it an attractive alternative to the K-G filter. As demonstrated by this case report, the development of the Amplatz retrievable filter has broadened the applications of caval filters by making it practical to use them for short-term prophylaxis of pulmonary embolism. This use will probably be of most benefit in surgical patients at high risk for pulmonary embolism, especially if they cannot be placed on anticoagulants. Although presently limited to use in experimental clinical trials, we anticipate the filter will be commercially available in 1-1 1/2 years.
AB - The Amplatz retrievable filter has been shown in our previous work to be at least as efficient as the K-G filter in trapping emboli, especially when the filters are tilted. This advantage, as well as the ease with which the filter can be inserted or retrieved percutaneously, makes it an attractive alternative to the K-G filter. As demonstrated by this case report, the development of the Amplatz retrievable filter has broadened the applications of caval filters by making it practical to use them for short-term prophylaxis of pulmonary embolism. This use will probably be of most benefit in surgical patients at high risk for pulmonary embolism, especially if they cannot be placed on anticoagulants. Although presently limited to use in experimental clinical trials, we anticipate the filter will be commercially available in 1-1 1/2 years.
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U2 - 10.2214/ajr.147.4.836
DO - 10.2214/ajr.147.4.836
M3 - Article
C2 - 3489392
AN - SCOPUS:0023003013
SN - 0361-803X
VL - 147
SP - 836
EP - 838
JO - American Journal of Roentgenology
JF - American Journal of Roentgenology
IS - 4
ER -