Computed Tomography Imaging of Vena Cava Filter Complications: A Pictorial Review

Caval filters are widely used in the prevention of pulmonary embolism. Filters have proved to be effective, but the complication rate is not negligible. Computed tomography (CT) provides a complete evaluation of the filter, including both caval and extracaval complications. In this review, we descri...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Acta Radiologica 2006-03, Vol.47 (2), p.135-144
Hauptverfasser:	Cina, A., Masselli, G., Stasi, C. Di, Natale, L., Cotroneo, A. R., Cina, G., Bonomo, L.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Cardiovascular system Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Medical sciences Pneumology Prosthesis Design Prosthesis Failure Pulmonary Embolism - prevention & control Pulmonary hypertension. Acute cor pulmonale. Pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary vascular diseases Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry Radiography, Interventional Tomography, X-Ray Computed Vena Cava Filters
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Zusammenfassung:	Caval filters are widely used in the prevention of pulmonary embolism. Filters have proved to be effective, but the complication rate is not negligible. Computed tomography (CT) provides a complete evaluation of the filter, including both caval and extracaval complications. In this review, we describe the normal CT aspect of cava filters, the classification of complications and their CT findings. Technical considerations for adequate CT imaging are also highlighted.
ISSN:	0284-1851 1600-0455
DOI:	10.1080/02841850500447203