Inferior Vena Cava Filters

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This paper presents a brief historical perspective of inferior vena cava filters, discusses the effectiveness for individuals suffering deep vein thrombosis (DVT), points out indications and contraindications for use and potential short and long term side effects. The history presented stems from the concept of DVT in 1860 to surgical interventions in the 1930s and 40s to the development of the IVC filter in 1967 and then on to the developments in the present.

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"In 1967, Siskin and Kwan tell us that the first inferior vena cava (IVC) filter, the Mobin-Uddin umbrella filter, was developed by a surgical forum to replace surgical ligation and prevent the occurrence of a pulmonary embolism. From that its first introduction in practice in 1972 research indicates that in the last 34 years (Siskin and Kwan; Gomez, Salwon & Basson) filters of varying shapes and materials have been developed. This paper presents a brief historical history, effectivity for individuals suffering deep vein thrombosis (DVT), indications and contraindications as well as potential short and long-term side effects."

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