The role of FDG PET/CT in therapy control of aortic graft infection
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DOI: 10.1007/s00259-018-4069-1
Abstract: Purpose18F-FDG PET/CT (PET/CT) is a useful tool for the diagnosis of aortic graft infection (AGI), but has rarely been used to influence therapeutic decisions during follow-up. We aimed to study the role of PET/CT in… read more here.
Keywords: pet; graft; aortic graft; graft infection ... See more keywords
Development of local vancomycin delivery system from fibrin gel to prevent Staphylococcus aureus biofilms graft infection
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DOI: 10.1007/s12038-020-00095-6
Abstract: Prosthetic vascular graft infection is one of the most severe vascular surgery complications. Fibrin gel (FG) has many useful characteristics as biocompatibility, biodegradation, adhesion, and haemostasis to develop the local antibiotic delivery system. In this… read more here.
Keywords: delivery; fibrin gel; graft infection; delivery system ... See more keywords
Graft Infection Masquerading as Rheumatologic Disease: a Rare Case of Aortobifemoral Graft Infection Presenting as Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2016.10.041
Abstract: BACKGROUND Prosthetic vascular graft procedures are a common treatment modality for peripheral vascular disease. A relatively common complication is graft infection, occurring at a rate of 0.5-5%. When they occur, graft infections are associated with… read more here.
Keywords: hypertrophic osteoarthropathy; vascular graft; graft; infection ... See more keywords
In-situ composite homograft utilizing the femoral vein and the occluded superficial femoral artery after eversion endarterectomy for the management of an Ilio-femoral synthetic graft infection.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.11.032
Abstract: Aortic or iliac graft infection is a serious complication in vascular surgery which carries significant risks for the patient's limb and life and requires complex treatment. We report a patient who presented septic due to… read more here.
Keywords: occluded superficial; superficial femoral; graft; femoral vein ... See more keywords
Graft infection after prosthetic bypass surgery for infectious femoral artery pseudoaneurysm in intravenous drug users: manifestation, management and prognosis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.06.058
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To assess the incidence, clinical manifestations, management and prognosis of graft infection after bypass surgery with prosthetic conduit for infectious femoral artery pseudoaneurysms (IFAPs) in patients with a history of intravenous drug use (IVDU).… read more here.
Keywords: graft; bypass surgery; bypass; graft infection ... See more keywords
Fusarium vascular graft infection
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DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2019.e00511
Abstract: A 37-year-old African American male with a past medical history significant for end stage renal disease on hemodialysis via a femoral arteriovenous graft, systemic lupus erythematous, with a recent hospitalization for cavitary Candida pneumonia treated… read more here.
Keywords: fusarium; vascular graft; fusarium vascular; graft ... See more keywords
Streptococcus anginosus and Coxiella burnetii vascular graft co-infection
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DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2020.e00697
Abstract: Vascular graft infections are rare complications, usually associated with a monomicrobial pyogenic culture. We report a case of vascular graft co-infection with Streptococcus anginosus and Coxiella burnetii, complicated by an aorto-duodenal fistula. Screening for chronic… read more here.
Keywords: vascular graft; graft; streptococcus anginosus; burnetii ... See more keywords
Risk Factors and Consequences of Graft Infection after Femoropopliteal Bypass: A 25-year Experience.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2022.02.045
Abstract: INTRODUCTION In this multi-institutional series, we aimed to determine the incidence, risk factors, and long-term outcomes of graft infection in patients post-femoropopliteal bypass. METHODS A multi-institutional database was retrospectively queried for all femoropopliteal bypass procedures… read more here.
Keywords: risk; year; graft infection; bypass ... See more keywords
Vascular Graft Pre-Treatment with Daptomycin prior to Implantation Prevents Graft Infection with Staphylococcus aureus in an In Vivo Model.
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DOI: 10.1089/sur.2019.124
Abstract: Background: Infection of vascular grafts is a life-threatening complication in cardiovascular surgical procedures. This experimental study tested the efficacy and possible harmful effects of daptomycin pre-treatment in vivo in prevention of vascular graft infection caused… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; pre treatment; graft infection; vascular graft ... See more keywords
Long-term Prognosis Following Vascular Graft Infection: A 10-Year Cohort Study
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofac054
Abstract: Abstract Background Vascular graft infection (VGI) remains a severe disease with high mortality and relapse rates. We performed a retrospective single-center cohort study to highlight factors associated with long-term all-cause mortality in patients with vascular… read more here.
Keywords: vascular graft; long term; graft infection; graft ... See more keywords
New in vitro model evaluating antiseptics’ efficacy in biofilm‐associated Staphylococcus aureus prosthetic vascular graft infection
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DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.000939
Abstract: Purpose. To develop a new in vitro model of prosthetic vascular graft infection (PVGI) and evaluate antimicrobial and biofilm‐disrupting efficacy of 0.1% octenidine dihydrochloride, 10% povidone‐iodine and 0.02% chlorhexidine digluconate against biofilm‐producing Staphylococcus aureus (S.… read more here.
Keywords: vitro model; vascular graft; model; prosthetic vascular ... See more keywords