Journal of Vascular Surgery
Volume 8, Issue 4 , Pages 460-464 , October 1988

Percutaneous insertion of the Greenfield inferior vena cava filter: Experience with ninety-six patients

Presented at the Twelfth Annual Meeting of the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Jan. 27-30, 1988.

  • Image Result

    Cavogram obtained before filter placement demonstrates a markedly narrowed inferior vena cava. A left femoral approach was used for filter insertion.

    Cavogram obtained before filter placement demonstrates a markedly narrowed inferior vena cava. A left femoral approach was used for filter insertion.

  • Image Result

    Cavogram obtained before filter placement reveals extensive thrombus in the inferior vena cava. A jugular approach was used for filter insertion.

    Cavogram obtained before filter placement reveals extensive thrombus in the inferior vena cava. A jugular approach was used for filter insertion.

☆ Reprint requests: S. Osher Pais, MD, Dept. of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Maryland Medical System/Hospital, 22 South Greene St., Baltimore, MD 21201.

PII: 0741-5214(88)90111-5

doi: 10.1067/mva.1988.avs0080460

Journal of Vascular Surgery
Volume 8, Issue 4 , Pages 460-464 , October 1988

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