Bariatrics
Researchers from University of Chicago, Department of Surgery detail new studies and findings in the area of bariatrics
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, May 14th, 2007
Current study results from the report, "Safety, feasibility, and outcome of retrievable vena cava filters in high-risk surgical patients," have been published. "Retrievable vena cava filters (rVCFs) are being used frequently in the perioperative setting for preventing pulmonary embolism. The indications and safety profile for placement of preoperative retrievable vena cava filters (rVCFs) remains undefined, however," scientists in the United States report.
"This study sought to determine the safety, feasibility, and outcome of rVCFs in bariatric surgery patients, who are known as a high-risk population for periprocedural deep vein thrombus (DVT) or pulmonary embolus, or...
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