Bovine pericardial graft for revascularization of the lower limb following mycotic aneurysm complicating infective endocarditis
Mycotic aneurysm, which complicates 2.5%–10% of cases of infectious endocarditis, is an important cause of morbidity and mortality despite antibiotic therapy. Elective surgery remains the cornerstone of the treatment of mycotic aneurysms because of the major risk of rupture. For femoral arteries, th...
Main Authors: | M Sobhi, M Mohamed, D Bilel, Z Jalel, K Taoufik |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.indjvascsurg.org/article.asp?issn=0972-0820;year=2019;volume=6;issue=3;spage=204;epage=207;aulast=Sobhi |
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