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Introduction
IN THIS ISSUE of Seminars in Vascular Surgery, we cover the challenging subject of aortic graft infections. Aortic graft infections continue to be surrounded by an aura of fatality and are still one o...
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Paul Berger,
Frans L. Moll
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Current Role of Imaging in Diagnosing Aortic Graft Infections
Vascular prosthetic graft infection is a rare but serious complication after aortic graft replacement, with high morbidity and mortality rates. Therefore, adequate diagnostics are needed to detect and...
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Janneke L.M. Bruggink,
Riemer H.J.A. Slart,
Jillis A. Pol,
Michel M.P.J. Reijnen,
Clark J. Zeebregts
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182-190
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Antibiotic Therapy of Aortic Graft Infection: Treatment and Prevention Recommendations
Surgical site infection (SSI) after aortic intervention, an uncommon but serious vascular condition, requires patient-specific antibiotic therapy. Effective treatment and prevention requires the vascu...
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Kelley D. Hodgkiss-Harlow,
Dennis F. Bandyk
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191-198
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Conservative Treatment of Aortic Graft Infection
Conservative, nonresectional management of aortic graft infections is the optimal management for selected patients with aortic graft infections. The best candidates are those patients who have signifi...
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Peter F. Lawrence
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199-204
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Aortic Graft Infections: Is There Still a Role for Axillobifemoral Reconstruction?
Infection of an aortic prosthesis is a severe condition with high morbidity and mortality rates. Surgical treatment of an infected aortic graft focuses on treatment of the infection and maintaining or...
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Paul Berger,
Frans L. Moll
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205-210
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Antibiotic-Impregnated Grafts for Aortic Reconstruction
An infected aorta, or aortic graft, is a challenge to manage. Extra-anatomical bypass followed by resection of the infected aorta has been considered standard practice. Outcomes are far from ideal and...
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Wesley Lew,
Wesley Moore
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211-219
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Neoaortoiliac System (NAIS) Procedure for the Treatment of the Infected Aortic Graft
We aim to provide a thorough and current summary highlighting the use of autologous vein grafts during reconstruction of infected aortic grafts. Aortic graft infections, while rare, remain one of the ...
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Jayer Chung,
G. Patrick Clagett
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220-226
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Arterial Allografts in Treating Aortic Graft Infections: Something Old, Something New
Surgical treatment of major aortic infection remains the most demanding challenge in aortic surgery. Excellent results with cryopreserved allograft heart valves in the treatment of acute infectious en...
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Paul R. Vogt
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227-233
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Antimicrobial Silver Grafts for Prevention and Treatment of Vascular Graft Infection
In vascular surgery, graft infection remains a serious limb-threatening and often life-threatening complication, despite progress in the last several decades. During the past 3 decades, prevention of ...
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Jean-Baptiste Ricco,
Ojan Assadian
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234-241
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Endografts for the Treatment of Aortic Infection
Aortic infection is an uncommon but life-threatening condition. Conservative medical treatment is insufficient in many cases because of the high risk of persistent infection, aortic rupture, and death...
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Carlo Setacci,
Gianmarco de Donato,
Francesco Setacci
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242-249
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