| Literature DB >> 27247473 |
Mithil B Pandhi1, Kush R Desai1, Robert K Ryu1, Robert J Lewandowski2.
Abstract
Cancer induces a hypercoagulable state and renders patients susceptible to venous thromboembolism. While anticoagulation remains the mainstay of treatment, many of these patients require placement of an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter, often due to a contraindication to or failure of anticoagulation. In this article, the available data on IVC filter usage in cancer patients will be reviewed.Entities:
Keywords: IVC filters; cancer; interventional radiology; venous thromboembolism
Year: 2016 PMID: 27247473 PMCID: PMC4862835 DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1581090
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Intervent Radiol ISSN: 0739-9529 Impact factor: 1.513