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titanium Greenfield IVC filter


advantages:
  • low profile: 14.3 Fr introducer sheath
  • percutaneous placement
  • lack of ferromagnetic properties
  • low recurrent PE rate (3-5%)
  • low IVC thrombosis rate (1-9%)
  • successful placement (97%)

disadvantages:

  • maximum caval diameter = 28mm
  • tilting/leg assymetry
  • difficult placement from left femoral approach

see also: indications


Stephen P. Johnson, MD  -  10 January 1996
Last updated:  1 October 2013


 

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