Assessing the Necessity of Inferior Vena Cava Filter Insertion in Acute Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis: A Retrospective Analysis

In cases of acute iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis (IFDVT), there is a recognized benefit in reducing thrombus burden to enhance long-term prognosis and reduce complications, such as post-thrombotic syndrome. Typically, thrombus-reducing interventions involve inferior vena cava (IVC) filter insertion due to the potential risk of pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) during surgical procedures. However, questions have arisen regarding the necessity of IVC filter insertion in such cases.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research