Abstract. Venous thromboembolic disease includes lower limb deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism which are dreaded sequelae of certain medical and surgical conditions. This article reviews the use of Inferior venacava filter to prevent pulmonary thromboembolism in patients with deep venous thrombosis.
Key words: Thromboemboli, filter
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Letter to the Editor |
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Publication Date | January 14, 2013 |
Published in Issue | Year 2009 Volume: 14 Issue: 2 |