Silver acetate and Triclosan Antimicrobial Graft Evaluation for surgical Repair of aortic disease (STAGER Study)

CONCLUSIONS: Silver acetate and triclosan impregnated grafts demonstrated good early and mid-term results, being considered safe and durable for AAA open repair. Similar graft infection and related death rates were observed compared to polyester standard grafts, supporting non-superiority of one graft over the other.PMID:37943291 | DOI:10.23736/S0392-9590.23.05101-5

Source: International Angiology - November 9, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Andrea Kahlberg Victor Bilman Carlotta Bugna Enrico Rinaldi Daniele Mascia Diletta Loschi Roberto Chiesa Germano Melissano Source Type: research