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  • Title: Endovascular removal of a permanent "TrapEase" inferior vena cava filter.
    Author: Yallampalli S, Irani Z, Kalva SP.
    Journal: Vasc Endovascular Surg; 2013 Jul; 47(5):379-82. PubMed ID: 23645394.
    Abstract:
    Inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement has seen a rising trend over the past decade. Although effective in the prevention of future pulmonary emboli, filters are associated with several long-term complications including deep venous thrombosis, filter migration, filter fracture, and caval thrombosis. The IVC filters have evolved over the years to minimize these unwarranted sequelae. We describe a technique to remove a permanent IVC filter in a patient who no longer required mechanical protection.
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