INFECTION OF VASCULAR PROSTHESES
- 14 June 1991
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Anz Journal of Surgery
- Vol. 61 (6) , 432-435
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-2197.1991.tb00257.x
Abstract
Graft infection occurred in 11 of 322 patients (3.4%) who had insertion of a vascular prosthesis for peripheral vascular disease during a 4-year period. The groin was the most common site of infection and multiple resistant Syaphyococcus aureus (MRSA) was the most common organism responsible. Six of 7 MRSA infections occurred following a procedure involving a previously placed graft and/or a groin incision. Prophylactic antibiotics effective against MRSA are recommended for patients having a revisional procedure, especially involving the groin.Keywords
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