Management of Infected Arterial GraftsKeith D. Calligaro, Frank J. Veith This text, intented to be of use to vascular surgeons, contains features such as: diagnostic methods and management techniques to treat aortic and arterial graft infections; methods to achieve a successful graft; and methods to achieve a successful outcome when complete graft excision is required. |
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Page 22
... débridement and graft excision in 29 patients treated for graft infections . This investigation evaluated the duration of the antibi- otic treatment regimen with regard to the eventual development of arterial wall disruption or ...
... débridement and graft excision in 29 patients treated for graft infections . This investigation evaluated the duration of the antibi- otic treatment regimen with regard to the eventual development of arterial wall disruption or ...
Page 153
... débridement and antibiotic coverage . They subdivided these patients into a " severe graft infection " group ( 6 patients ) and a “ low - grade graft infec- tion " group ( 12 patients ) . The risks of subsequent reinfection and death ...
... débridement and antibiotic coverage . They subdivided these patients into a " severe graft infection " group ( 6 patients ) and a “ low - grade graft infec- tion " group ( 12 patients ) . The risks of subsequent reinfection and death ...
Page 194
... débridement of inflamed ( abnormal ) perigraft tissue • Excision of anastomotic sites • Cleansing / débridement of tissues with a wound irrigation system • Use of polytetrafluoroethylene ( PTFE ) prosthesis for replacement • Muscle flap ...
... débridement of inflamed ( abnormal ) perigraft tissue • Excision of anastomotic sites • Cleansing / débridement of tissues with a wound irrigation system • Use of polytetrafluoroethylene ( PTFE ) prosthesis for replacement • Muscle flap ...
Contents
Overview | 3 |
Significance of Positive Intraoperative Arterial Wall Cultures | 16 |
Differential Effect of Type of Bacteria on Peripheral Graft | 25 |
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