[Selective thrombolytic therapy for deep venous thrombosis by using a small caliber catheter passed through a temporary vena cava filter].

Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility of selective thrombolytic therapy for deep venous thrombosis (DVT)by using a small caliber catheter passed through a temporary vena cava filter.

Materials And Methods: During a 3-year period, 14 consecutive symptomatic patients (7 men, 7 women, age range, 35-80 years; mean, 62 years) were referred for treatment. Ten had acute DVT, and four were chronic.