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Perigraft cavity

CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology volume 4, pages 251–252 (1981)Cite this article

Abstract

A case is reported of an unusual sinographic appearance and negative microbial cultures, indicating a long-term failure of incorporation of a vascular graft by surrounding connective tissue. Possible pathogenic mechanisms include ruptured lymphatic channels or a low-grade immunologic rejection process. In such cases a conservative approach is probably warranted rather than the aggressive measures necessary in cases of perigraft infection.

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  1. Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, 27514, Chapel Hill, NC, USA

    Paul F. Jaques M.D. & Gary S. Needell

  2. Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

    Steve J. Burnham

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Jaques, P.F., Needell, G.S. & Burnham, S.J. Perigraft cavity. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 4, 251–252 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02552531

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Key words

  • Arteries, iliac
  • Grafts, vascular
  • Sinography