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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... prosthetic arterial graft infections , prompt diagnosis is required . Recognition of graft infection as a possible ... material , or the presence of exposed graft and persistent drainage or bleeding from sinus tracts close to the prosthetic ...
... prosthetic arterial graft infections , prompt diagnosis is required . Recognition of graft infection as a possible ... material , or the presence of exposed graft and persistent drainage or bleeding from sinus tracts close to the prosthetic ...
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... prosthetic material . The pur- pose of this chapter is to review existing experimental models of prosthetic graft infection and highlight areas in which models may be most useful in understanding these complex infections and evaluating ...
... prosthetic material . The pur- pose of this chapter is to review existing experimental models of prosthetic graft infection and highlight areas in which models may be most useful in understanding these complex infections and evaluating ...
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... prosthetic material to prevent nar- rowing of the artery . We have been disappointed with placing autologous tissue in an infected field and have noted several instances of anastomotic disruption from recurrent infection.5.6 We also do ...
... prosthetic material to prevent nar- rowing of the artery . We have been disappointed with placing autologous tissue in an infected field and have noted several instances of anastomotic disruption from recurrent infection.5.6 We also do ...
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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