The following position statement is the second update by the American Society for Metabolic
and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) on prophylactic measures for reducing the risk of venous …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common cause of morbidity and mortality. Although
most patients can be managed safely with anticoagulation, inferior vena cava filters (IVCFs) …

Executive summary Afshari, Arash; Ageno, Walter; Ahmed, Aamer; Duranteau, Jacques;
Faraoni, David; Kozek-Langenecker, Sibylle; Llau, Juan; Nizard, Jacky; Solca, Maurizio; …

The inferior vena cava (IVC) and superior vena cava are the main conduits of the systemic
venous circulation into the right atrium. Developmental or procedural interruptions of vena …

Although the concept of pre‐operative optimisation is traditionally applied to elective
surgery, there is ample opportunity to apply similar principles to patients undergoing …

Background Although there are thousands of published recommendations in anesthesiology
clinical practice guidelines, the extent to which these are supported by high levels of …

Objectives Inferior vena cava filter (IVCF) placement is indicated when there is a deep vein
thrombosis and/or a pulmonary embolism and a contraindication of anticoagulation. Due to …

(6) The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) guidelines 2008 (8th edition) 8 and
2012 (9th edition) 9 are still considered by many to be the 'Holy Bible', despite conflicting …

Introduction: Rates of obesity have been increasing worldwide and with the current situation
obesity now represents an epidemic. Bariatric surgery is one the most effective ways to help …

Background The placement of retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filters occurs commonly,
but retrieval rates remain low. Consequently, there is an unmet clinical need to ensure …