How often does IVC occlusion occur after IVC filter placement

How often does IVC occlusion occur after IVC filter placement?

IVC occlusion after filter placement can be due to either trapped thrombus in the filter or primary IVC thrombosis. Rates of symptomatic IVC occlusion are 2% to 10% according to reports in the literature.

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