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Comment
. 2021 Apr 21;64(2):E244-E245.
doi: 10.1503/cjs.016619.

The question of whether vena cava filters have a role in trauma patients remains unanswered

Ian M Ball  1 , Mason Curtis  1 , Neil Parry  1 , Fran Priestap  1 , Kelly N Vogt  1
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Comment

The question of whether vena cava filters have a role in trauma patients remains unanswered

Ian M Ball et al. Can J Surg. .

Abstract

Whether to temporarily place retrievable inferior vena cava filters for prophylaxis against pulmonary embolism in high-risk trauma patients has been a difficult question to answer. Guidelines regarding the management of these patients are mixed in their recommendations. The question merits further attention.

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