Management of Infected Arterial Grafts  

Edited by Keith D. Calligaro, M.D., Frank J. Veith, M.D. This work provides critical information for vascular and general surgeons confronted with this undesirable situation. Leading experts share their experience in diagnosing and treating aortic and peripheral graft infections. Various treatment options are discussed and guidelines and provided for selecting the appropriate management protocol. Graft infections are unpredictable and challenging-be prepared with this convenient, single-source reference! ABRIDGED CONTENTS: Thoracoabdominal Graft Infections Total Prosthetic Graft Excision and Extra-Anatomic Bypass Autogenous Conduits in the Management of Prosthetic Aortic Graft Infection Retroperitoneal IN-Line Aortic Bypass of Infrarenal Grafts Abdominal Aortic Graft Excision and In Situ Allograft Replacement New Option for Treatment of Infected Aortic Prostheses: The NAIS Operation The Role of In Situ Graft Replacement in Abdominal Aortic Infections In Situ Prosthetic Graft Replacement for Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci Infection Management of Arterial Graft Infections in the Lower Extremity 1994. Hardcover, 243 pages, 82 illustrations