Inferior vena cava filter use in pregnancy: preliminary experience

摘要: Thromboembolism is the most common direct cause of maternal mortality in UK. Inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement indicated conditions where recurrent thromboembolism occurs despite adequate anticoagulation or when contraindicated. The safety IVC use pregnancy uncertain, as there are limited data available. In this study, we have reviewed outcome women with use. Twelve pregnancies six women, delivered our hospital past 11 years, were identified from obstetric and radiology databases to an situ. four pregnancies, was placed during pregnancy. eight already situ before continued for entire duration There no antenatal complications noted due conception. mode delivery based on reasons all cases. mean birthweight 2982 g, babies born good condition Apgar scores within normal range. conclusion, case series did not identify any problems associated continuation