An elderly lady with a background of surgically treated uterine stromal sarcoma and deep venous thrombosis presented with exertional shortness of breath. On initial assessment, she was in type 1 ...

Inferior vena cava leiomyosarcoma is an exceptionally rare malignant tumour originating from the smooth muscle cells of the inferior vena cava (IVC). Characterised by an insidious onset and ...

Optional vena cava filters can used to provide either short-term or permanent protection from pulmonary embolism. These devices have recently become available for clinical use in the United States.

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Optional vena cava filters are a potentially important addition to the treatment of VTE. Although the clinical benefit of filter removal remains to be proved in prospective, randomized, controlled ...