Publications by authors named "Alisher Tashbayev"
Isr Med Assoc J
February 2016
Article Synopsis
- Various types of retrievable vena cava filters (VCFs) are used in patients, but many remain in place despite being designed for removal; this study examines their placement and retrieval.
- In a 5-year period at Rabin Medical Center, 306 VCFs were inserted, with only 31 (10.1%) being successfully retrieved, mostly due to venous thromboembolic events and contraindications to anticoagulants.
- The average indwelling time for the filters was about 3.5 months, and overall results showed that all three filter types were safe to use, with no significant differences in retrieval rates or complications among them.
