Comparison of Inferior Vena Cava Filters Placed at the Bedside via Intravenous Ultrasound Guidance Versus Fluoroscopic Guidance

Abstract

Bedside placement of an intravenous ultrasound (IVUS)-guided inferior vena cava filter (IVCF) is safe, but with higher procedural complications when compared with fluoroscopic placement. Long-term indwelling complications are similar when comparing the two approaches.