Endovascular native vessel recanalization to maintain limb perfusion after infected prosthetic vascular graft excision.

Abstract

Prosthetic vascular graft infection is an uncommon yet serious condition. Traditional management has included debridement, excision of the infected graft, and revascularization as needed. We report on two cases in which limb viability was maintained by using endovascular native vessel recanalization after excision of infected prosthetic grafts. This approach was successful in maintaining adequate limb perfusion in both cases. Endovascular native vessel recanalization should be considered as an option to maintain limb viability after excision of infected prosthetic vascular grafts, especially when autogenous conduit is lacking or limitation of the extent of surgery is desirable.