Objective To summarize the probability of pulmonary embolism （PE） induced by lower extremity deep venous thrombosis （DVT） and investigate the role of vena cava filter （VCF） in preventing from PE. Methods The clinical data of 1 058 patients with lower extremity DVT from January 2005 to January 2012 were analyzed retrospectively. Results The PE rate was 3.21% （34/1 058） and the death rate was 1.42% （15/1 058） in 1 058 patients with lower extremity DVT. The VCF was implanted in 171 of 1 058 patients. The VCFs of 151 patients were implanted from femoral vein， 20 patients were implanted from jugular vein. The PE rates were 3.61% （32/887） and 1.17% （2/171） and the death rates were 1.69% （15/887） and 0 （0/171） in patients without VCF and with VCF， respectively. Both of them occurred in the first ten days. PE could keep as long as 35 d. The PE rate and death rate in the patients without VCF were significantly higher than those in the patients with VCF （P＜0.01）. The PE rates and death rates in both lower extremities DVT were higher than those in patients with the right and left ones （P＜0.05）， which in the right lower extremity were higher than those in the left one （P＜0.05）. The PE rate and death rate in the patients with lower extremity DVT combined with vena cava thrombosis were significantly higher than those in the patients with central type （P＜0.05）， which in the central type were significantly higher than those in the peripheral type （P＜0.05）， there were no significant differences between peripheral type and mixed pattern. The follow-up time was from 1 month to 7 years with （39±19） months， the patency rate of VCF was 98.7%. There were no filter migration， declination， and failure of expansion. Conclusions VCF can prevent from PE effectively， but the indications must be controlled.
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical efficacy of AngioJet thrombectomy combined with iliac vein stenting for patients diagnosed with acute lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) with iliac vein compression syndrome（IVCS）. MethodsBetween January 2021 and October 2023, a total of 64 patients with acute lower extremity DVT which performed AngioJet thrombectomy combined with iliac vein stenting in Weifang People’s Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. The changes of clinical symptoms, signs, and thrombus burden before and after operation were observed. The patency score of vein and stent, difference of thigh circumference and calf circumference diameter, venous clinical severity score (VCSS), and chronic venous insufficienc questionnaire-14item (CIVIQ-14) score were recorded pre- and postsurgically, and the patency of stent was statistically evaluated by a comprehensive assessment of the postoperative 12-month angiography. ResultsOperative success was achieved in all the 64 patients. The aspiration time was 300–480 s [(313±32) s], and the operative time was 80–120 min [ (97±21) min]. No complications such as bleeding and hematoma occurred after operation. The hospitalization time was 5–12 d [ (7.5±2.8) d]. After operation, the patency score of vein and stent and the difference of thigh circumference diameter decreased or reduced, and the difference were statistically significant (P<0.001). The score of VCSS decreased, score of CIVIQ-14 increased after operation (P<0.05). Color Doppler ultrasound was performed at the first, third and sixth months after operation, and anterograde venography of lower limbs was performed at the 12th month. Only one patient had thrombosis recurrence at one month after operation, and finally developed into post-thrombosis syndrome of deep veins of lower limbs after anticoagulant conservative treatment. The veins and stents of the rest patients were unobstructed. ConclusionAngioJet thrombectomy combined with iliac vein stenting, could effectively expedited clot removal, reduced limb swelling, prevented post-thrombotic syndrome recurrence and significantly improved quality of life for patients with acute lower extremity DVT.
目的探讨下肢深静脉血栓形成(DVT)的治疗方法及经验。方法分析我院2007年1月至2010年1月期间237例DVT患者的临床资料，其中行以抗凝、祛聚为主的非手术治疗198例，行介入手术治疗39例。结果198例给予抗凝、祛聚为主的非手术治疗者中临床治愈85例(42.93%)，有效108例(54.55%)，无效5例(2.52%); 39例给予介入手术治疗(均先行下腔静脉滤器置入，然后行球囊导管取栓治疗33例，行介入溶栓6例)者均临床治愈(100%)。总有效率为97.89%（232/237)。对39例行介入手术治疗患者术后随访3～24个月(平均10个月)，2例患者出现下腔静脉阻塞并发下肢DVT，经抗凝、祛聚等治疗后症状缓解； 均未见滤器移位、肺栓塞等并发症。结论DVT患者介入治疗效果优于非手术治疗，早期诊断和合理的治疗方案是DVT治疗成功的关键。
Objective To discuss and evaluate the value of insertion of inferior vena cava filter in treating lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Methods Inferior vena cava filters were placed in 46 patients with lower extremity DVT prior treatment, 20 in which were treated by therapy with anticoagulation and thrombolysis, and therapy with pressure gradient, and the other 26 patients by operation and thrombolysis therapy, and therapy with pressure gradient. Whether patients occurred pulmonary embolism was observed and the form and site of filters were monitored by periodic fluoroscopy. Results Inferior vena cava filters were placed successfully in all patients, 38 cases were implanted permanence inferior vena cava filter, 8 cases were implanted temporary inferior vena cava filter. Symptoms and signs of DVT disappeared or remitted in 44/46 patients after treatment. None of pulmonary embolism was occurred. Follow up 2-24 months (average 13 months) for 36 cases with permanence inferior vena cava filter, there was no complication of the filter and pulmonary embolism occurred. Conclusions The method of inserting inferior vena cava filter is simple and safe, which can prevent pulmonary embolism effectually to offer sufficient safeguard for the treatment of DVT.
ObjectiveTo understand the characteristics of patients who have undergone the removal of the inferior vena cava (IVC) filter, so as to provide a reference for optimizing the clinical application strategy of IVC filters. MethodThe demographic and clinical characteristics of patients underwent IVC filter removal in the Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University from December 2016 to December 2023 were retrospectively collected. ResultsA total of 102 patients were enrolled, including 48 (47.1%) males and 54 (52.9%) females. The age of the patients was (46.75±16.72) years old, and 75 (73.5%) patients were aged between 20 and 59 years old. The proportion of patients underwent retrieval after IVC filter placement due to combined central deep vein thrombosis was highest, accounting for 48.0% (49/102). Of the 102 patients, 72 (70.6%) patients underwent IVC filter removal within 90 d and 6 (5.9%) patients underwent IVC filter removal after more than one year. The median duration of filter placement for all patients was 35 d (ranging from 5 to 7 300 d). The filter was removed via interventional method in 92 (90.8%) patients and via open surgery in 10 (9.8%) patients. The endovascular retrieval failed in one of 92 patients and then the follow-up observation was selected. Compared with the interventional treatment, the patients who had the filter removal by open surgery had a longer placement time of the filter in the IVC (median: 136.5 d vs. 32.5 d, P=0.002). ConclusionsFrom the analysis results of this cases data, patients with IVC filters don’t show obvious gender characteristics. The majority of them are young and middle-aged, and interventional method is mostly used for the removal of IVC filters. Patients who receive open surgery to remove the filter have a longer placement time in the IVC, suggesting the necessity of early removal of the IVC filter.
The dynamic analysis of the implantation process of a new vena cava filter was carried out by finite element analysis method to reveal the influence of the angle, length, width and thickness of the filter rod on its mechanical properties and the inner wall of the blood vessel. The results showed that the high-stress and high-strain areas of the filter were mainly concentrated in the connection between the filter rod and the filter wire. With the increase of the angle of the filter rod, the maximum equivalent stress and the maximum elastic strain on the filter wall decreased, while the maximum equivalent stress on the vascular wall increased. With the increase of the length of the filter rod, the maximum equivalent stress and strain peak of the filter wall increased, but the maximum equivalent stress of the vessel wall decreased. With the increase of the width and thickness of the filter rod, the maximum equivalent stress of the filter wall, the maximum elastic strain and the maximum equivalent stress of the vessel wall all showed an upward trend. The static safety factor of all filter models was greater than 1, and the structure after implantation was safe and reliable. The results of this study are expected to provide a theoretical basis for the structural optimization and deformation mechanism of the new type vena cava filter.
Objective To explorer the application value of the inferior vena cava filter (IVCF) implantation in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE). Methods Clinical data of 265 inpatients with PE admitted from November 2014 to November 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into an IVCF treatment group (55 cases) and an anticoagulant therapy group (210 cases) according to treatment measure. All patients were followed up for 3 months to 2 years through regular review. The one-year PE and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) recurrence rates, one-year mortality and two-year mortality were compared between two groups. Results The PE and DVT recurrence rates were 9.1% and 21.8% in the IVCF treatment group, and were 18.6% and 11.0% in the anticoagulant therapy group, respectively. The PE recurrence rate was lower and the DVT recurrence rate was higher in the IVCF treatment group compared with the anticoagulant therapy group, the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). The one-year mortality (29.1% vs. 12.9%) and two-year mortality (34.5% vs. 14.8%) were significantly higher in the IVCF treatment group than those in the anticoagulant therapy group (P<0.05). Conclusions IVCF without anticoagulation can reduce incidence of pulmonary embolism caused by the lower extremity DVT, but will increase DVT recurrence rate. It may be an alternative option for prevention of PE in patients with contraindications to anticoagulant therapy or recurrent PE patients after regular anticoagulant therapy.
ObjectiveTo explore the value of recombinant inferior vena cava filter (IVCF) in the prevention of perioperative pulmonary embolism in patients with lower limb or pelvic fracture combined with deep venous thrombosis (DVT).MethodsThe clinical data of 168 patients with lower limb or pelvic fracture combined with DVT were analyzed retrospectively.ResultsThe filters were successfully implanted in 168 patients, and the recoverable filters were removed after (48.3±4.8) d (14–97 d). The filters were removed successfully in 159 cases, and the removal rate was 94.6%. Sixty-one cases were found to have thrombus on the filter after contrast examination or removal of vena cava filter, that is, the thrombus interception rate was 36.3%.ConclusionFor patients with lower limb or pelvic fracture combined with DVT, the rechargeable vena cava filter can effectively stop thrombosis and avoid pulmonary embolism.
目的探讨经腘静脉置溶栓导管灌注溶栓治疗急性下肢深静脉血栓形成（DVT）的临床应用价值。方法对28例急性DVT患者（其中2例合并肺动脉栓塞）在超声引导下经患肢腘静脉穿刺置入溶栓导管至髂、股静脉血栓中进行溶栓治疗，并对溶栓效果进行分析。 结果全组患者溶栓后症状明显改善，下肢肿胀消退，肺部症状缓解。溶栓后患、健侧大腿周径差〔(1.72±1.23) cm〕明显小于溶栓前〔(5.47±1.29) cm〕,差异有统计学意义(t=12.14，Plt;0.01)， 患肢大腿消肿率为91.58%; 溶栓后患、健侧小腿周径差〔(1.55±0.77) cm〕也明显小于溶栓前〔(5.04±1.32) cm〕，差异有统计学意义（t=13.81，Plt;0.01)，患肢小腿消肿率为84.92%。溶栓后静脉通畅评分〔(4.34±3.55)分〕明显低于溶栓前〔(15.23±4.64) 分〕，差异有统计学意义(t=6.42，Plt;0.01 )，溶栓后静脉平均通畅率为87.43%。 2例合并肺动脉栓塞患者中，1例栓子完全溶解，1例大部分溶解。 所有患者均无严重并发症。 25例患者获随访，随访1～12个月（平均7.16个月），无一例出现血栓再发。结论经腘静脉置管溶栓治疗急性DVT是一种安全、有效的治疗方法。