Unmet Needs in Cryopreserved Arterial Allograft Implantation for Peripheral Vascular Graft Infections

Cryopreserved arterial allografts (CAA) have been described as a valuable alternative reconstruction material in vascular infections, offering resistance to infection, reduced operation time, and better compatibility. Up to an 18% early rupture and occlusion rate has been reported in aortic procedures.1 However, peripheral graft infections (PGI) have their own specificities. Controversy remains over the optimal conduit when autologous superficial veins are not available, as seen in the recent ESVS guidelines which list CAA among eligible materials without prioritisation.

Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - September 6, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Abdel R. Tatar, Lucie Derycke, Frederic Cochennec, Asma Jaziri, Pascal Desgranges, Joseph Touma Tags: Research letter Source Type: research