An inferior vena cava filter is a small device placed inside a vein called the inferior vena cava. A doctor uses a thin catheter that is inserted into your neck or groin to put the filter in place.

The inferior vena cava is one of two parts that make up the vena cava. The IVC carries blood from the legs, feet, and organs in the abdomen and pelvis to the right side of the heart.

Interruption of the inferior vena cava was contemplated, but the patient's condition interdicted any operative interference. She slowly responded to conservative measures and left the hospital ...

The right-sided extraperitoneal operative approach to the inferior vena cava was chosen in almost all cases. Ligation was performed with 2 heavy-silk ligatures placed 0.5 cm. apart.

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On Monday, June 9, Peter Brooks, 61, was sentenced to a minimum of 22 years in prison for trying to kill fellow medic, Graeme Perks, who he wanted "out of the way" because of an upcoming disciplinary ...

The inferior vena cava can be injured by gunshots, stab wounds, or surgery. Injury to this vein causes lots of blood to be lost quickly and can lead to death.

A 50-year-old cancer patient traveled 300 miles to have a 15-pound tumor removed after doctors at home refused to operate.

Abdominal vascular injuries are rare but highly lethal, with the inferior vena cava (IVC) being the most commonly injured visceral vessel, accounting for 30% to 40% of intra-abdominal vascular ...

Cite this: Safety and Effectiveness of Inferior Vena Cava Filters Used to Protect Against Pulmonary Embolus: A Technology Assessment - Medscape - Feb 01, 2011. Abstract and Introduction Background ...