[Prevention of pulmonary embolism using a vena cava filter and cava clip]

Autor: H U, Günther, H, Zeplin, K, Heim, T, Stegmann
Jazyk: němčina
Rok vydání: 1986
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Zdroj: Langenbecks Archiv fur Chirurgie. 369
ISSN: 0023-8236
Popis: Surgical prophylaxis of pulmonary embolism by implantation of Vena-cava-filter (Greenfield) or Vena cava clip (Adams de Weese) was performed in 24 patients. The following indications were used: Recurrent pulmonary embolism under adequate anticoagulation, Pulmonary embolism in cases of contraindications to anticoagulation, Floating thrombus occurring late following deep vein thrombosis, After pulmonary embolectomy. In a retrospective study we recognized 0% recurrent pulmonary embolism, a vena cava occlusion rate of 4% and no clinically relevant signs of bilateral venous stasis in the lower limbs.
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