Infection of vascular prostheses.
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 Staphylococcus 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.
Fletcher
J P
JP
Department of Surgery, Westmead Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.
Dryden
M
M
Sorrell
T C
TC
D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006801:Humans; D011150:Popliteal Artery; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus