Guidewire entrapment during deployment of the over-the-guidewire stainless steel Greenfield filter : A device design-related complication

The Greenfield filter (Medi-tech/Boston Scientific, Watertown, Mass) is widely used for the prevention of pulmonary embolism. The latest version is a stainless steel over-the-wire filter. The purpose of the guidewire is to facilitate placement of the device down through the atrium or through tortuou...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of vascular surgery 2000-03, Vol.31 (3), p.607-610
Hauptverfasser:	SCHANZER, H, SCHANZER, A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Biological and medical sciences Diseases of the cardiovascular system Equipment Design Humans Jugular Veins Male Medical sciences Pulmonary Embolism - prevention & control Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects) Stainless Steel Vena Cava Filters - adverse effects
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