The treatment of recurrent pulmonary embolism: experience with the Kimray Greenfield vena cava filter
Scurr, J.H.; Jarrett, P.E.; Wastell, C.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 65(4): 233-234
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8843 PMID: 6870129 Document Number: 211425
Clinical experience with the Kimray Greenfield vena cava filter in 24 patients, most of whom suffered recurrent pulmonary embolism despite heparin treatment, is presented. The advantages of this filter over previous trans-venous filters is discussed. Initial results show the filter to be both safe and effective.
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