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Prospective Randomized Trial Of Temporary Inferior Vena Cava Filter

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In this video, the speaker discusses the results of a prospective, randomized trial involving thrombophilic patients who underwent cranial or spinal surgery. The study aimed to determine whether the use of a temporary inferior vena cava (IVC) filter could reduce thrombotic or hemorrhagic complications in these patients. The trial included two groups: one group received the temporary IVC filter before surgery, while the other group did not. The results showed that the group with the IVC filter had significantly fewer pulmonary embolisms, sudden deaths from saddle pulmonary embolism, and hemorrhagic complications requiring reoperation. The use of a temporary IVC filter in thrombophilic patients undergoing neurosurgery is considered safe and effective in reducing complications. There is no conflict of interest. No credits were mentioned.

Keywords

prospective randomized trial

thrombophilic patients

cranial or spinal surgery

temporary inferior vena cava filter

thrombotic or hemorrhagic complications