The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jul 2021
Editorial CommentCommentary: Cardiac surgery around the clock!
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jul 2021
Resection and replacement of thoracic aortic graft infections.
Thoracic aortic graft infection (TAGI) presents a formidable challenge with high mortality. We evaluated our 22-year experience managing TAGI with extensive debridement, graft replacement, vascularized tissue coverage, and aggressive antibiotics. ⋯ TAGI continues to represent a highly morbid surgical challenge. Prompt antimicrobial coverage, debridement, graft replacement, and vascularized graft coverage, yielded best long-term results. Endograft infection and aortobronchial fistula had very poor prognoses.