Complete versus partial excision of infected arteriovenous grafts: Does remnant graft material impact outcomes?

Infected arteriovenous grafts necessitate intervention to obtain source control. However, excising the graft material can be challenging and can lead to complications. Leaving a cuff of graft at the sites of anastomosis allows for the avoidance of potential risks. However, it is unclear whether doing so places patients at risk of recurrent graft infection. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of complete vs partial excision of infected arteriovenous prosthetic dialysis access grafts.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - June 23, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Rui Han Liu, Charles D. Fraser, Xun Zhou, Robert J. Beaulieu, Thomas Reifsnyder Source Type: research