Management of early graft infections in the ascending aorta and aortic arch: a comparison between graft replacement and graft preservation techniques [AORTIC SURGERY]

CONCLUSIONS
In situ graft-sparing surgical therapy is safe and effective if diagnosis and treatment of aortic graft infection is initiated promptly and aggressively (ideally <1 month post-surgery). Our method produces good midterm results (3 years). For aortic graft infections that become clinically apparent >3–6 months after surgery, replacement of grafts with biological conduits (homografts or pericardial xenografts) most likely remains the best treatment option.

Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - October 4, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Umminger, J., Krueger, H., Beckmann, E., Kaufeld, T., Fleissner, F., Haverich, A., Shrestha, M., Martens, A. Tags: History, Pericardium AORTIC SURGERY Source Type: research