No significant difference in terms of clinical outcome was observed when using fresh, rather than cryopreserved homografts. The only factor that significantly influenced the survival rate appeared to be the aorto-enteric fistula.
Based on this patient's response, local thrombolysis followed by stenting may be a safe and effective alternative to reoperation for the treatment of acute graft thrombosis caused by an intimal aortic flap. More experience with this approach is necessary to determine if this is an acceptable and effective mode of treatment.
Based on this patient's response, local thrombolysis followed by stenting may be a safe and effective alternative to reoperation for the treatment of acute graft thrombosis caused by an intimal aortic flap. More experience with this approach is necessary to determine if this is an acceptable and effective mode of treatment.
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