Resumen
This chapter reviews the imaging work-up for prosthetic vascular graft infection with conventional plain films, ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Plain films are not generally used today. However, plain films are indicated to detect associated osteomyelitis in suspected cases of vascular graft infection. Vascular graft infection can develop from days to years after prosthesis placement and can be related to the surgical episode or not, thus, clinical manifestations may vary according to the length of time that has elapsed since the surgical procedure. The chapter talks about the pathological findings related to vascular graft infection. It concludes by discussing the role for therapy follow-up and patient management.
Idioma original | English (US) |
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Título de la publicación alojada | Diagnostic Imaging of Infections and Inflammatory Diseases |
Subtítulo de la publicación alojada | A Multidisciplinary Approach |
Editorial | wiley |
Páginas | 118-134 |
Número de páginas | 17 |
ISBN (versión digital) | 9781118484388 |
ISBN (versión impresa) | 9781118484418 |
DOI | |
Estado | Published - jul 15 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine