In situ reconstruction with cryopreserved arterial allograft in mycotic aneurysms or aortoiliac prosthetic grafts infection: a multi-institucional experience
J. vasc. bras
; 4(2): 123-128, jun. 2005. tab
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
Aortic prosthetic graft infection remains a highly fatal surgical complication. Recent studies with cryopreserved allografts inthe treatment of vascular graft infection suggest improved clinical outcomes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of cryopreserved aortic allografts in the treatment of infected prosthetic grafts or mycotic aneurysms.Methods:
Clinical data of all patients who underwent in situ aortic reconstruction with cryopreserved allografts for either infected aortic prosthetic graft mycotic aneurysms from 1999 to 2003 were reviewed...
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Aneurysm, Infected
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J. vasc. bras
Journal subject:
Cardiology
Year:
2005
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Institution/Affiliation country:
Baylor College of Medicine/US
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Emoy University School of Medicine and Atlanta Medical Center/US