Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Table of Contents Thromb Haemost 2005; 93(01): 17-22DOI: 10.1160/TH04-06-0399 Review Article Schattauer GmbH Long lives, short indications The case for removable inferior cava filters Grace H. Ku 1 Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA , Henny H. Billett 1 Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA › Author Affiliations Recommend Article Abstract Full Text PDF Download Keywords KeywordsTemporary - removable - retrievable - vena cava filter References References 1 Mobin-Uddin K, Smith PE, Martinez LD. et al A vena caval filter for the prevention of pulmonary embolism. Surg Forum 1967; 18: 209-11. 2 Cimochowski GE, Evans RH, Zarins CK. et al Greenfield filter versus Mobin-Uddin umbrella: The continuing quest for the ideal method of vena caval interruption. 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