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Arterial vascular prosthesis infections

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Overview

An arterial vascular prosthesis refers to a manufactured material that is used go around, maintain function, or replace a damaged artery. It is possible for bacterial infections to proliferate in and around the site of an arterial vascular prosthesis.

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