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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... tion : Comparison of CT and In - labeled white blood cell scans . AJR 144 : 315-318 , 1985 . 29. Brunner M , Mitchell R , Baldwin J , et al . Prosthetic graft infection : Limitations of indium labeled WBC scanning . J Vasc Surg 3 : 42 ...
... tion : Comparison of CT and In - labeled white blood cell scans . AJR 144 : 315-318 , 1985 . 29. Brunner M , Mitchell R , Baldwin J , et al . Prosthetic graft infection : Limitations of indium labeled WBC scanning . J Vasc Surg 3 : 42 ...
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... tion in an in vitro setting . They compared three commonly used bacterial recovery techniques : ultrasonic bath treatment , direct ultrasonic disrup- tion , and agitation on a vortex mixer . They showed in their model that ultrasonic ...
... tion in an in vitro setting . They compared three commonly used bacterial recovery techniques : ultrasonic bath treatment , direct ultrasonic disrup- tion , and agitation on a vortex mixer . They showed in their model that ultrasonic ...
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... tion these symptoms and signs frequently improve . Since the manifesta- tion of a biofilm infection may be subtle , a careful review of prior operative notes and discharge summaries may identify predisposing factors that increase the ...
... tion these symptoms and signs frequently improve . Since the manifesta- tion of a biofilm infection may be subtle , a careful review of prior operative notes and discharge summaries may identify predisposing factors that increase the ...
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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