Operative and perioperative management of infected arteriovenous grafts

Vascular graft infections are a particularly troublesome complication for dialysis patients, many of whom are in an already immunocompromised state. The objective of this review is to detail the risk factors, etiology, diagnosis, perioperative and operative management of vascular graft infections.

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Published in:The journal of vascular access 2017-01, Vol.18 (1), p.13-21
Main Authors: Benrashid, Ehsan, Youngwirth, Linda M, Mureebe, Leila, Lawson, Jeffrey H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical - adverse effects
Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical - instrumentation
Blood Vessel Prosthesis - adverse effects
Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation - adverse effects
Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation - instrumentation
Debridement - adverse effects
Device Removal - adverse effects
Humans
Predictive Value of Tests
Prosthesis-Related Infections - diagnosis
Prosthesis-Related Infections - microbiology
Prosthesis-Related Infections - surgery
Renal Dialysis
Reoperation
Risk Factors
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Vascular graft infections are a particularly troublesome complication for dialysis patients, many of whom are in an already immunocompromised state. The objective of this review is to detail the risk factors, etiology, diagnosis, perioperative and operative management of vascular graft infections.
ISSN:1129-7298
1724-6032
DOI:10.5301/jva.5000613