Endovascular Repair of Ruptured Infected Arteries as a Temporizing Measure Versus Destination Therapy

Conclusion:
The literature review supports endovascular repair with a stent graft as a temporizing measure for infected ruptured arteries in an emergent setting and, in select cases, as a destination therapy.

Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - September 13, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Shahi, N., Kwon, J. J., Arosemena, M., Salvatore, D. M., DiMuzio, P. J., Abai, B. Tags: Original Manuscripts Source Type: research