Abstract:
BACKGROUND:Considering new guidelines for retrievable inferior vena cava filters (IVCFs), we examine our initial experience after establishing a comprehensive filter removal program in our level 1 trauma center. We evaluated the technical and financial feasibility of this program and barriers to IVCF retrieval, including insurance status and costs, in trauma patients. METHODS:Trauma patients receiving IVCFs from May 2011 to 2013 were consented and prospectively enrolled in the study program. Retrieval rates were assessed for the years before study initiation. Primary outcome was IVCF retrieval. Hospital financial data for retrieval were examined and univariate analysis performed. Hospital cost-to-charge and payment-to-charge ratios were assessed. RESULTS:Before study initiation from April 2009 to 2011, 66 IVCFs were placed in trauma patients with only 2 retrievals in 2 years. During the study period, 247 trauma patients had IVCF placement of which 111 (45%) were enrolled. The main reason for nonenrollment was lack of referral by the implanting team. Retrieval was attempted in 100 outpatients with success in 85 (85%). Patients enrolled in the program were more likely to have their filters removed (73% vs. 18%; odds ratio, 12.6; 95% confidence interval, 6.6-24.3; P < 0.001). Mean time from placement to attempt was 6.2 ± 4.0 months (range, 0.5-31.8). Of the total attempts, 29% were nonresource patients, 11% had Medicaid, and 60% had commercial insurance including Medicare patients. Chances of successful retrieval were higher if performed later during the study (P = 0.03). Successful retrieval was not related to insurance status (P = not significant). The mean total hospital charges related to retrieval were $4,493 (range, $2,510-$9,106). Successful retrieval contributed to lower total charges (P < 0.01). Factors contributing to higher total charges were retrieval attempt later in study period (P = 0.01) and commercial insurance status (P = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS:The rate of IVCF placement in trauma patients increased 4-fold over 4 years. The rate of IVCF retrieval increased more than 14-fold during the same period after establishment of the retrieval program. Elective outpatient retrieval of IVCFs in all eligible trauma patients is financially feasible without loss to the health care system even in regions with high rates of uninsured. A major barrier to successful filter retrieval was lack of patient referral into the program by implanting physicians. Hospital administration and physician outreach are important determinants of successful IVCF retrieval in trauma patients.
journal_name
Ann Vasc Surgjournal_title
Annals of vascular surgeryauthors
Charlton-Ouw KM,Leake SS,Sola CN,Sandhu HK,Albarado R,Holcomb JB,Miller CC 3rd,Safi HJ,Azizzadeh Adoi
10.1016/j.avsg.2014.05.018subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2015-01-01 00:00:00pages
84-9issue
1eissn
0890-5096issn
1615-5947pii
S0890-5096(14)00319-7journal_volume
29pub_type
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doi:10.1016/j.avsg.2013.01.012
更新日期:2013-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Sixty-two bypass grafts to the peroneal artery were performed at the University of Rochester Medical Center between 1984 and 1990. An autogenous conduit was used in 45 patients and a prosthetic conduit in 17 patients. Primary cumulative patency rates were 49% at two years and 30% at four years following operation. Lim...
journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/BF02000661
更新日期:1992-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.avsg.2017.05.026
更新日期:2017-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.avsg.2015.03.051
更新日期:2015-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s100169900108
更新日期:1998-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::This case report describes a pediatric patient with mycotic aneurysms of both posterior tibial arteries and the right peroneal artery associated with an episode of endocarditis. To our knowledge, this case represents the first reported occurrence of multiple mycotic aneurysms of the tibioperoneal arteries. It is also ...
journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s100169900240
更新日期:1999-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s100169900070
更新日期:1997-07-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s100169900204
更新日期:1998-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.avsg.2015.01.036
更新日期:2015-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
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doi:10.1016/j.avsg.2020.09.013
更新日期:2020-09-16 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.avsg.2015.09.014
更新日期:2016-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/BF02018826
更新日期:1995-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s10016-001-0184-7
更新日期:2002-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.avsg.2016.08.028
更新日期:2017-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.avsg.2016.10.026
更新日期:2017-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.avsg.2013.01.029
更新日期:2014-02-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1007/BF02000670
更新日期:1992-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type:
doi:10.1016/j.avsg.2020.09.053
更新日期:2020-11-04 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.avsg.2009.10.009
更新日期:2010-05-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/S0890-5096(07)60015-6
更新日期:1988-07-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2017-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:1991-11-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1016/j.avsg.2011.11.045
更新日期:2013-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.avsg.2007.12.007
更新日期:2008-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s100169900091
更新日期:1997-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/BF02015278
更新日期:1991-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.avsg.2011.10.019
更新日期:2012-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Iliac artery aneurysms are rare in the absence of concomitant abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), and isolated internal iliac (hypogastric) aneurysms in particular are extremely rare. From 1986 to 1997 we repaired 572 aortic and/or iliac artery aneurysms in 440 patients. Among these there were only seven hypogastric aneu...
journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s100169900296
更新日期:1999-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of vascular surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.avsg.2015.09.028
更新日期:2016-04-01 00:00:00