The appropriate treatment in most situations of an aortic abdominal graft that has become infected is:
A. Intravenous antibiotics and observation for future complications.
B. Catheter drainage at the site of infection.
C. Replacement of the infected graft with another prosthetic graft.
D. Excision of the entire graft and insertion of axillobifemoral grafts.
Answer:D
The appropriate treatment in most situations of an aortic abdominal graft that has become infected is:
A. Intravenous antibiotics and observation for future complications. B. Catheter drainage at the site of infection. C. Replacement of the infected graft with another prosthetic graft. D. Excision of the entire graft and insertion of axillobifemoral grafts.