Graft infection or graft reaction?
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-1979
Abstract
A perigraft reaction has been described that has been found to be free of infection, with a microscopic picture compatible to an immunologic-like reaction. Varied time intervals between onset of reaction and removal of tissue have allowed for a histopathologic staging. Note is made that four of the five grafts involved were external velour Dacron, with a question remaining as to whether the double velour stimulates an intensified hyperimmune response. Graft replacement by way of new uninvolved plains of tissue has not been necessary. Replacement with polytetrafluoroethylene through the same pathway resulted in prompt healing of wounds with no evidence of recurrent reaction.
Volume
114
Issue
12
First Page
1419
Last Page
1422
ISSN
0004-0010
Published In/Presented At
Kaupp, H. A., Matulewicz, T. J., Lattimer, G. L., Kremen, J. E., & Celani, V. J. (1979). Graft infection or graft reaction?. Archives of surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960), 114(12), 1419–1422. https://doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.1979.01370360073009
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
160778
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article