Antibiotic-Impregnated Vascular Grafts

by Hugh A. Gelabert, M.D. Moore, Wesley S. (Editor)

Vascular grafts infections persist despite advances in graft materials and new, potent antibodies. The consequences of these infections - loss of limb or loss of life are the main significant problems. Antibiotic-bonded grafts provide protection against infections during the period of greatest vulnerability - the initial weeks following implantation. Experimental results demonstrate gradual improvement in the efficacy of these grafts.

110 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1992