Application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound before inferior vena cava filter recovery.

CONCLUSIONS: Thrombosis is the main complication after IVCF placement. CEU revealed typical manifestations of thrombi in the IVC, and has overcome the shortcoming of color doppler ultrasound such as angular dependence. Its detection rate of thrombi within the IVCF was higher compared with conventional ultrasound. Hence, this method can serve as a simple and accurate method for evaluating whether IVCF is suitable for recovery. This study provides a reliable imaging basis for the clinical selection of the means and time of IVCF recovery, reducing unnecessary intervention times. PMID: 28541020 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: International Angiology - Category: Cardiology Tags: Int Angiol Source Type: research