Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Sep 2011
Multicenter StudyUse of a retrievable vena cava filter with low-intensity anticoagulation for prevention of pulmonary embolism in patients with cancer: an observational study in 106 cases.
To evaluate a retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filter in combination with low-intensity oral anticoagulation for prevention of pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients with malignancy complicated by thromboembolic disease. ⋯ In patients with malignancies complicated by venous thromboembolic disease, an IVC filter together with low-intensity anticoagulation may be a possible treatment strategy for PE prophylaxis. Controlled studies are warranted.