Erosion of Dacron graft by atherosclerotic plaque.
Erosion of a Dacron prosthetic graft used in aortic reconstruction following the intrasaccular resection of an infrarenal abdominal aneurysm resulted in perforation of the graft and the formation of a false aneurysm which ruptured. The pathogenesis and prevention of this problem are discussed.
D000368:Aged; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000209:etiology*; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000150:complications*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates
D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates