Table 1 Pooled baseline characteristics and clinical outcomes of included study
Laser | Forceps | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sample Size | 673 | 368 | NA |
Age | 49 (500) | 47.3 (250) | NA |
%Female | 55.0% (275/500) | 55.2% (138/250) | 0.9586 |
Filter Thrombus | 11.8% (59/500) | 4.0% (6/150) | 0.001 |
Strut Penetration into Adjacent Organ | 16.2% (81/500)a | 36.8% (68/185) | <0.001 |
Previous Retrieval Attempt | 88.9% (594/668) | 85.7% (240/280) | 0.166 |
Dwell Time (month) | 52.3 (143) | 18.5 (225) | NA |
Fluoroscopy (min) | 23.3 (143) | 28.2 (201) | NA |
% Closed-cell Design | 75.4% (456/605) | 68.1% (175/257) | 0.020 |
Successful Retrieval | 98.1% (636/648) | 93.7% (342/365) | 0.002 |
Major Iatrogenic Injury to Cava or Adjacent Organ | 1.0% (7/673) | 1.4% (5/318) | 0.534 |
Major Complication | 1.6% (11/673) | 2.1% (7/338) | 0.629 |