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- Nishit Patel and Jorge Saucedo.
- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Department of Internal Medicine, PO Box 26901, WP 1140, Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0901, USA. nishit-patel@ouhsc.edu
- J Invasive Cardiol. 2012 Dec 1; 24 (12): E311-3.
AbstractDeep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are major causes of morbidity and mortality in trauma patients. Anticoagulation therapy is often contraindicated in these patient populations. The retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filter provides a good option for preventing pulmonary embolism in the immediate injury and postoperative periods. Bedside IVC filter placement by guidance of intravascular ultrasound eliminates the risk of transportation; it is safe, efficient, and cost effective. We hereby present a case of bedside IVC filter placement in a morbidly obese patient with modified intravascular ultrasound approach.
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