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  • Title: Acute thrombosis of a vena cava filter with a clot above the filter. Successful treatment with low-dose urokinase.
    Author: Tardy B, Page Y, Zeni F, Lafond P, Decousus H, Bertrand JC.
    Journal: Chest; 1994 Nov; 106(5):1607-9. PubMed ID: 7956432.
    Abstract:
    Inferior vena cava thrombosis is a major complication after filter placement. The thrombus can propagate through the filter leading to a high risk of pulmonary embolism. We report such a case in a patient with a Günther filter, successfully treated with urokinase, and we discuss the efficacy and the safety of thrombolytic therapy in such situations.
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