Just 15% of patients have their filters taken out despite clear recommendations they should be removed as soon as feasible.

A subsequent abdominal computed tomographic scan demonstrated the absence of infrarenal IVC without evidence of masses or other abnormalities. An ascending venogram via the common femoral vein ...

[Deep vein thrombosis as ... vein thrombosis caused by infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (15 cm in diameter) with complete compression of the inferior vena cava].