[Aortic prosthesis infection treated by using cryogenically conserved allograft]

Infections of aortic prosthesis are quite unusual. When occurring, they represent a real challenge for both medical and surgical care, and their morbidity and mortality rates are high. Initially, these infections can be treated with antibiotics, but, in case of failure, the infected prosthesis must be removed and a new aorto-iliac system has to be reconstructed surgically. We report, the case of a woman affected by infection of an aortic prosthesis and whose problem has been solved by means of a new aorto-iliac graft by using cryogenically conserved allograft. Epidemiology, potential complications and treatment will be discussed.