Case Report, Int J Cardiovasc Res Vol: 2 Issue: 2
Coverage of Exposed Groin Vascular Grafts: Flaps for Different Situations-A Case Series
| Vijay Yashpal Bhatia*, Susant Mishra and Pramod Achuthan Menon | |
| Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Seth VS Hospital, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad, India | |
| Corresponding author : Vijay Yashpal Bhatia Burns, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Hospital, Ground floor, Sundar Gopal Complex, Ambawadi Circle, Ahmedabad – 380 006, Gujarat, India Tel: +91-98250-73828 E-mail: bhatia101@gmail.com |
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| Received: March 01, 2013 Accepted: March 21, 2013 Published: March 28, 2013 | |
| Citation: Bhatia VY, Mishra S, Menon PA (2013) Coverage of Exposed Groin Vascular Grafts: Flaps for Different Situations–A Case Series. Int J Cardiovasc Res 2:2. doi:10.4172/2324-8602.1000124 |
Abstract
Coverage of Exposed Groin Vascular Grafts: Flaps for Different Situations–A Case Series
Groin is the commonest site of graft infections in vascular surgery. This is a potentially catastrophic situation and may lead to limb loss and even death. Management of exposed vascular grafts in the groin wound poses a challenge to the surgeon. Thorough debridement and early coverage of the exposed vascular graft with a flap salvages the limb and has long been recommended.
