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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... infected graft ) . The tissue planes are closed in such a manner as to " fire wall " the clean portion of the graft from the infection . The abdominal incision is closed . The next step involves removal of the infected graft . This is ...
... infected graft ) . The tissue planes are closed in such a manner as to " fire wall " the clean portion of the graft from the infection . The abdominal incision is closed . The next step involves removal of the infected graft . This is ...
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Keith D. Calligaro, Frank J. Veith. graft on these scans also suggest infection of the graft . CT or ultrasound- guided aspiration of perigraft fluid and analysis by Gram's stain and culture will confirm the diagnosis of graft infection ...
Keith D. Calligaro, Frank J. Veith. graft on these scans also suggest infection of the graft . CT or ultrasound- guided aspiration of perigraft fluid and analysis by Gram's stain and culture will confirm the diagnosis of graft infection ...
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... grafts were amputated at the time of graft excision to control systemic sepsis . One patient in this group died postoperatively after a recurrent infection developed . Nine limbs were treated by excision of the infected graft and femoro ...
... grafts were amputated at the time of graft excision to control systemic sepsis . One patient in this group died postoperatively after a recurrent infection developed . Nine limbs were treated by excision of the infected graft and femoro ...
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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