Diagnosis and treatment of vascular graft and endograft infections: a structured clinical approach

Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker; Marleen van Oosten; Wouter Bierman; Rik Winter; Andor Glaudemans; Riemer Slart; Marlous Toren-Wielema; Ignace Tielliu; Clark J. Zeebregts; Niek H.J. Prakken; Jean Paul de Vries; Ben R. Saleem

International Journal of Infectious Diseases (Jan 2023)

Diagnosis and treatment of vascular graft and endograft infections: a structured clinical approach

Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker,
Marleen van Oosten,
Wouter Bierman,
Rik Winter,
Andor Glaudemans,
Riemer Slart,
Marlous Toren-Wielema,
Ignace Tielliu,
Clark J. Zeebregts,
Niek H.J. Prakken,
Jean Paul de Vries,
Ben R. Saleem

Affiliations

Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker: Department of Medical Microbiology and Infection Prevention, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands; Corresponding author at: Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB, Groningen, the Netherlands. Tel.: +31 50 3616161.
Marleen van Oosten: Department of Medical Microbiology and Infection Prevention, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
Wouter Bierman: Department of Internal Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
Rik Winter: Department of Medical Microbiology and Infection Prevention, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
Andor Glaudemans: Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
Riemer Slart: Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
Marlous Toren-Wielema: Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
Ignace Tielliu: Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
Clark J. Zeebregts: Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
Niek H.J. Prakken: Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
Jean Paul de Vries: Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
Ben R. Saleem: Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 126
pp. 22 – 27

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ABSTRACT: A vascular graft or endograft infection (VGEI) is a severe complication that can occur after vascular graft or endograft surgery and is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. A multidisciplinary approach, consisting of a team of vascular surgeons, infectious diseases specialists, medical microbiologists, radiologists, nuclear medicine specialists, and hospital pharmacists, is needed to adequately diagnose and treat VGEI. A structured diagnostic, antibiotic, and surgical treatment algorithm helps clinical decision making and ultimately aims to improve the clinical outcome of patients with a VGEI.

Published in International Journal of Infectious Diseases

ISSN: 1201-9712 (Print); 1878-3511 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: Netherlands
LCC subjects: Medicine: Internal medicine: Infectious and parasitic diseases
Website: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/international-journal-of-infectious-diseases/

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