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. 2019 Jun;35(Suppl 2):186-191.
doi: 10.1007/s12055-018-0664-9. Epub 2018 Apr 14.

Perspective: options in managing aortic graft infections

Eric Graulus  1 , Marc Schepens  1
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Perspective: options in managing aortic graft infections

Eric Graulus et al. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jun.

Abstract

Thoracic aortic graft infections are infrequent, but are associated with high mortality and morbidity risk. To prevent these life-threatening infections, one must be aware of pathogenesis. When it occurs, a multidisciplinary (surgeon, radiologist, microbiologist, nuclear specialist, infectiologist, anesthesiologist, intensive care specialist) cascade must be initiated. A fast and accurate diagnosis using diagnostic criteria is vital. The appropriate treatment consists of a combination of antibiotics and surgery. Whether or not the vascular prosthesis is preserved depends on a case-by-case basis (tailor-made). Several graft preservation strategies have proven their effectiveness.

Keywords: Diagnostic criteria; Prevention; Thoracic aortic graft infection.

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