Abstract
This retrospective study was performed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of
Günther temporary inferior vena cava (IVC) filters. Fifteen Günther temporary filters
were placed in 13 patients because of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) with pulmonary embolism
(PE) despite DVT prophylaxis (9/13) or temporary contraindications for anticoagulants
as well as recent or pending surgery (4/13). No clinical manifestation of PE was observed
during the filtration or during the removal. Günther temporary IVC filters are easy
and safe to use, and are effective in clot trapping, protecting patients at high risk
for PE in whom anticoagulation treatment failed or is contraindicated.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: November 30, 2005
Accepted:
September 7,
2005
Received in revised form:
September 7,
2005
Received:
August 10,
2005
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