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Aortofemoral Reconstruction for an Infected Graft Using Thrombosed Femoral Veins.

Authors :
Keshelava G
Kovziridze D
Mkervalishvili A
Source :
European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery [Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg] 2018 Feb; Vol. 55 (2), pp. 288-289. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Dec 12.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Introduction: Treatment of an infected aortic prosthesis is difficult and the ideal graft material is subject to debate.<br />Report: A case of infected aortic prosthesis treated using bilateral thrombosed superficial femoral veins (SFVs) is presented. Bilateral reversed SFVs were cut longitudinally at both proximal ends about 3-4 cm and were sutured side by side. The operating time was 5 h. No sign of recurrent infection was observed when the patient suffered a myocardial infarction and died 6 months post-operatively.<br />Discussion: Thrombosed SFVs may be considered as a therapeutic option for infected aortic graft replacement.<br /> (Copyright © 2017 European Society for Vascular Surgery. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1532-2165
Volume :
55
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29241684
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2017.11.001