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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 Salama
Published 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.
Keyphrases
  • inferior vena cava
  • pulmonary embolism
  • decision making
  • vena cava
  • papillary thyroid
  • ultrasound guided
  • squamous cell
  • childhood cancer
  • young adults