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 49
... scans subsequently had positive scans on follow - up and under- went removal of their grafts without complications attributable to the delay in diagnosis . Two false - positive scans occurred . In one patient this was caused by an ...
... scans subsequently had positive scans on follow - up and under- went removal of their grafts without complications attributable to the delay in diagnosis . Two false - positive scans occurred . In one patient this was caused by an ...
Page 66
... scans frequently show perigraft fluid , this does not necessarily mean that it is infected even if perigraft gas is found during the first few weeks after surgery . MRI is more accurate in that it can differentiate between blood ...
... scans frequently show perigraft fluid , this does not necessarily mean that it is infected even if perigraft gas is found during the first few weeks after surgery . MRI is more accurate in that it can differentiate between blood ...
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... scans such as indium - 111 - labeled WBC or gallium scans do not reliably identify biomaterial - associated infections , particularly in the early postoperative period . Reliance on functional imaging scans to confirm or exclude late ...
... scans such as indium - 111 - labeled WBC or gallium scans do not reliably identify biomaterial - associated infections , particularly in the early postoperative period . Reliance on functional imaging scans to confirm or exclude late ...
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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