Vascular graft infections

Prosthetic vascular grafting is a commonly performed procedure that is central to the management of arterial disease and renal failure. Though rare, vascular graft infections (VGI) are potentially devastating, and carry a high rate of mortality and amputation. Despite extensive research and clinical experience, VGI remain a daunting therapeutic challenge for surgeons and infectious disease specialists. This article reviews the pathogenesis of VGI, in particular the role of biofilms, as well as the current state of clinical management including diagnostic modalities, surgical options for treatment, antimicrobial therapy, and preventive measures.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2012

Erschienen:

2012

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:26

Enthalten in:

Infectious disease clinics of North America - 26(2012), 1 vom: 27. März, Seite 41-56

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Young, Michael H [VerfasserIn]
Upchurch, Gilbert R [VerfasserIn]
Malani, Preeti N [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Journal Article
Review

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Date Completed 20.03.2012

Date Revised 30.01.2012

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.idc.2011.09.004

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM214932354