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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Device Complications

Background:

  • Aortic endografts are standard for thoracic and infrarenal aortic aneurysms.
  • Endograft infections occur in approximately 0.6% of cases.
  • Increasing use of endografts leads to a rise in infection cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pathophysiology, diagnostic work-up, and treatment strategies for aortic endograft infections.
  • To highlight the importance of understanding endograft infection management for physicians.
  • To discuss both traditional and novel treatment approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of endograft infections.
  • Analysis of current treatment guidelines and emerging strategies.
  • Discussion of pathophysiology and diagnostic modalities.

Main Results:

  • Prolonged antibiotic therapy and surgical explant with bypass are current mainstays.
  • Less invasive strategies are increasingly employed for high-risk patients.
  • Understanding pathophysiology aids in effective management.

Conclusions:

  • Aortic endograft infections require comprehensive management strategies.
  • Both traditional and less invasive treatments have roles.
  • Continued research into optimal management is warranted.