Prosthetic graft infection

D F Bandyk; G E Esses

Prosthetic graft infection

Surg Clin North Am. 1994 Jun;74(3):571-90.

Authors

D F Bandyk¹, G E Esses

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa.

PMID: 8197531

Abstract

This article outlines the tenets and basic data critical for the management of prosthetic graft infections. Diagnostic algorithms and treatment options appropriate for patients with symptoms and signs suggestive of graft infection are presented.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
Blood Vessel Prosthesis / adverse effects*
Humans
Prosthesis-Related Infections / classification
Prosthesis-Related Infections / diagnosis
Prosthesis-Related Infections / drug therapy
Prosthesis-Related Infections / physiopathology
Prosthesis-Related Infections / surgery
Prosthesis-Related Infections / therapy*

Substances

Anti-Bacterial Agents