Diagnostic algorithms and treatment strategies in primary aortic and aortic graft infections

作者：Schurink Geert W H^*; Peppelenbosch Noud; Mees Barend; Jacobs Michael J

来源：The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 2016, 57(2): 224-232.

• Infection
• Aorta diseases, diagnosis
• Aorta diseases, therapy

Aortic infections and aortic graft infections are one of the most dreadful clinical entities that a vascular surgeon can face. Clinical presentation of the patient can vary greatly and diagnosis can be difficult to make. In this manuscript, diagnostic modalities are reviewed and a diagnostic algorithm suggested. Further, results of present treatment options are evaluated and treatment strategies for different clinical scenarios suggested.

• 出版日期2016-4