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| Samba
- Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:24 pm |
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How is a retrievable IVC filter removed?
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| Dr. Chan Lowe
- Wed Aug 22, 2007 6:47 pm |
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 Hi Samba,
Typically, if needed, these IVC filters are placed and removed by catheters that are inserted into the veins in your thigh/groin area. This is basically the same procedure as a cardiac catheterization except that the catheters don't need to go all the way to the heart.
Best wishes.
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