Question:
i had a filter put in my pelvic area during venous surgery on my left leg

when i had venous surgery in my left leg he talks about putting a filter in, is this the greenfield filter i am known to have pheblitis three veins were closed up    — sandy E. (posted on December 10, 2001)

December 10, 2001
Yes, this is a Greenfield, or vena cava filter. I also have one. About three years ago I developed a bad blod clot in my knee, as well as having a vein in my right leg develop a leak at the same time. The surgeon put the filter in while he was repairing the leak in my vein. The filter goes in through a vein in your groin area, but actally sits somewhere in your abdomen. In a way, it's kind of nice knowing that I'm going into my surgery (Jan. 14th)with a filter already installed. I won't worry as much about blood clots. I do, however, intend to be up and walking ASAP.
   — Donald L.

December 10, 2001
I too had a Greenfield filter installed prior to surgery. It saved my life! I had 3 doctors tell me so. It does not prevent blood clots, as I got them in both legs! Painful and I had to go to therapy to learn how to walk after being on my back for 3 months. As I said, it does not prevent clots, but it will sure keep you from having a pulmanary embolisim. Thank you Greenfield filter! www.greenfieldfilter.com
   — Phiddy B.