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ArticleThe American surgeon2020

Timing of Prophylactic Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement and Trauma Outcomes : Does Early Placement Matter?

Adel Elkbuli, John D Ehrhardt, Kyle Kinslow, Mark McKenney

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Article in The American surgeon, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It carries an expression of concern. Cited by 3 papers.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Adel ElkbuliDepartment of Surgery, Divison of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA.
John D EhrhardtDepartment of Surgery, Divison of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA.
Kyle KinslowDepartment of Surgery, Divison of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA.
Mark McKenneyDepartment of Surgery, Divison of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA.
Regional Medical Center · USUniversity of South Florida · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundProphylactic inferior vena cava filters (IVCFs) are often placed in trauma patients who cannot receive prophylactic anticoagulation. IVCFs are utilized in an effort to reduce the risk of acute pulmonary embolism (PE) and mortality. This study aims to investigate whether time-to-filter placement is associated with differences in trauma outcomes.

methodsWe conducted a single-center retrospective review of adult trauma patients who underwent prophylactic IVCF placement. Patients were divided into 2 groups based on time-to-filter: 0-48 hours and >48 hours. Outcome measures included post-filter deep vein thrombosis (DVT), post-filter PE, in-hospital mortality, and ICU length of stay (ICU-LOS). Significance was defined as

resultsDuring the 6-year study period, 513 patients underwent prophylactic IVCF placement. Both groups were similar with respect to injury severity score (ISS) (

conclusionsCurrently, there are no investigations in the trauma literature looking at the impact of time-to-filter on complications related to venous thromboembolism and potential survival benefit. Results of this investigation showed that IVCF placement within the first 48 hours was significantly associated with shorter ICU- and hospital- LOS.

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