Retrievable vena cava filters in trauma patients for high-risk prophylaxis and prevention of pulmonary embolism.

Background: Venous thromboembolic (VTE) disease remains a significant cause of morbidity for trauma patients because many patients have injuries that may preclude effective VTE prevention and treatment. Retrievable vena cava filters may prove beneficial in this subset of trauma patients.

Methods: Trauma patients at risk for VTE were identified and managed by institutional protocol.