Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2886661 | Annals of Vascular Surgery | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Remnant prosthetic grafts left in situ are shown in this series to be a proven nidus for infection. Published data indicate that these infection rates are greatest in revision vascular surgery and when performing amputations. We propose that routine excision of any occluded remnant prosthetic grafts in revision surgery be considered at the time of revascularization to mitigate against the risk of subsequent infection.
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Authors
Michael Shenouda, Emma Molena, Nonica Maftei, Tahir Ali,