Journal of cardiology
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Journal of cardiology · Dec 2002
[Clinical experience with retrievable vena cava filters for prevention of pulmonary thromboembolism].
To evaluate the feasibility, effectiveness and complications of the retrievable vena cava filter [Güther tulip vena cava filter(GTF)] for the prevention of pulmonary thromboembolism in patients with deep vein thrombosis. ⋯ The placement and retrieval of the retrievable vena cava filter was feasible and safe. This filter was also effective for the prevention of pulmonary thromboembolism. This retrievable vena cava filter may be a good first-choice filter for both permanent and temporary use.