Survival Outcomes after Placement of Inferior Vena Cava Filters in Cancer Patients: Insights from a Comprehensive Cancer Center's Experience.
Hikmat Abdel-RazeqFaris TamimiMohammed J Al-JaghbeerBaha' SharafRashid Abdel-RazeqJafar Bani IssaHala Abu-JaishOsama SalamaPublished in: Journal of clinical medicine (2023)
Our findings suggest that IVC filter placement offers limited benefits to patients with advanced-stage disease. The underlying tumor, stage, and life expectancy are crucial factors in the decision-making process before IVC filter insertion.