An ex vivo study of infections of vascular grafts and endografts with scanning electron microscopy

Vascular graft and endograft infections (VGEIs) are complicated by high morbidity, mortality, and recurrence rates, notably due to biofilm formation on the graft surface, hardly dislodgeable by the sole anti-infectious treatment. The characteristics of this biofilm are still poorly documented. The aim of this study was to evaluate ex vivo biofilm on removed infected vascular grafts and endografts (VGEs).

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 10, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Mathilde Puges, Caroline Caradu, Isabelle Svahn, Etienne Gontier, Fatima Mzali, Carole Vignals, Charles Cazanave, Xavier B érard Source Type: research