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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... implantation.6-8 This period of latency is common and rather unique to vascular graft infections . It appears to result from the process of graft implantation and healing , the nature of invading bacteria , and the size of the bacterial ...
... implantation.6-8 This period of latency is common and rather unique to vascular graft infections . It appears to result from the process of graft implantation and healing , the nature of invading bacteria , and the size of the bacterial ...
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... implantation . It should be emphasized that in situ replacement has a limited role in the management of prosthetic graft infections . Treatment outcome is highly dependent on the bacteriology . Geary et al.17 documented in an ...
... implantation . It should be emphasized that in situ replacement has a limited role in the management of prosthetic graft infections . Treatment outcome is highly dependent on the bacteriology . Geary et al.17 documented in an ...
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... implantation site : A. Assess extent / severity of infection 1. Laboratory testing a . Complete blood count ... implant coupled with the recovery of large numbers of microorganisms from the perigraft exudate or tissue . In patients with ...
... implantation site : A. Assess extent / severity of infection 1. Laboratory testing a . Complete blood count ... implant coupled with the recovery of large numbers of microorganisms from the perigraft exudate or tissue . In patients with ...
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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