Infection of Vascular Prostheses (original) (raw)

Graft infection occurred in I 1 of 322 patients (3.4%) who had insertion of a vascular prosthesis for peripheral vascular disease during a 4-year period. The groin was the most common site of infection and multiple resistant Sraphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was the most common organism responsible. Six of 7 MRSA infections occurred following a procedure involving a previously placed graft andlor a groin incision. Prophylactic antibiotics effective against MRSA are recommended for patients having a revisional procedure, especially involving the groin.