Local Infections After Above-Knee Prosthetic Femoropopliteal Bypass for Intermittent Claudication

Abstract

The present series had a high frequency of graft infections. Our data suggest that a selective approach should be taken towards excision of infected femoropopliteal prostheses. The need for and extent of surgery should be individualized according to the clinical presentation of the graft infection and the type of bacteria involved. We advocate a conservative attitude towards surgical treatment of intermittent claudication.