Clinical outcome of graft removal versus preservation in abdominal aortic graft infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Hyangkyoung Kim Han-Zo Choi Yujin Kwon Nicos Labropoulos

Published in: Annals of surgical treatment and research (2023)

The 30-day mortality rate of AGI treatment was found to be high, whether using graft removal or preservation. In selected patients, implementing antibiotics with graft preservation as an initial management may be helpful in reducing the mortality rate.

Keyphrases

abdominal aortic
end stage renal disease
cardiovascular events
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
risk factors
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
quality improvement
combination therapy
patient reported outcomes
patient reported