Successful Therapy for a Patient With Aortic Graft Infection Without Graft Removal

The present case demonstrated that prompt debridement followed by continuous local irrigation, drainage, and nutritional support, in combination with systemic antibiotics, can be effective in the treatment of aortic graft infection. One of the most important aspects in such complicated situations is early diagnosis and optimal treatment. Our results are encouraging; however, because it was only a single case, we feel more research with a larger prospective randomized trial is warranted.