Strategy in the Managements of Deep Vein Thrombosis: The Indication of Temporary Inferior Vena Cava Filter

Abstract

The permanent inferior vena cava filter (IVCF) is effective for protection against pulmonary embolism (PE) associated with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Nevertheless, permanent IVCF causes some complications. These issues have resulted in considerable interest in the development and use of new categories of device: temporary IVCF. Wer eport the procedure of temporary IVCF applied in 8 patients with DVT. Insertion and implantation of temporary IVCF was easy, and PE did not cause during the implantation in all of the patients, trapped thrombi within the temporary IVCF was seen in one patient, and one patient have subcutaneous bleeding at puncture site. In comparison with the permanent IVCF, temporary IVCF was equally effective in clot capturing. The concept of temporary IVCF is reasonable in special high-risk situations at systemic thrombolytic therapy, or during perioperative period. Definite indications, detailed study for maximum implantation time, and appropriate devices for each clinical situation are required for the development of temporary IVCF.