Abstract | BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to investigate the postoperative inflammatory reactions to albumin-coated Dacron grafts (ACGs), which are used in the repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). METHODS: EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: a retrospective study with a follow-up period of 14 days. SETTING: University hospital. PATIENTS: 50 patients admitted for elective AAA repair from January 1997 to January 2000. INTERVENTIONS: each patient underwent AAA repair with an ACG (Bard, albumin-coated Dacron graft). MEASURES: the white blood cell (WBC) count, plasma C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration, and body temperature (BT) were determined. The preoperative data, the highest values of the postoperative data, and the values 2 weeks postsurgery were analyzed. RESULTS: The BT, CRP, and WBC increased and peaked at the 1st week postsurgery and then decreased gradually. The BT and WBC levels returned to normal within 2 weeks. The CRP level continued to show slightly elevated values in the 2nd week, but it was not significantly different compared to the preoperative data. CONCLUSIONS: The use of an albumin-impregnated prosthesis for the reconstruction of AAA is biocompatible, since no significant increases in inflammatory reactions are observed in the 2nd week postsurgery.
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Authors | F A Kudo, T Nishibe, K Miyazaki, J Flores, K Yasuda |
Journal | International angiology : a journal of the International Union of Angiology
(Int Angiol)
Vol. 21
Issue 3
Pg. 214-7
(Sep 2002)
ISSN: 0392-9590 [Print] Italy |
PMID | 12384639
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Albumins
- Coated Materials, Biocompatible
- Polyethylene Terephthalates
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Topics |
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Albumins
(adverse effects)
- Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
(surgery)
- Coated Materials, Biocompatible
(adverse effects)
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Heart Valve Prosthesis
(adverse effects)
- Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
(adverse effects)
- Humans
- Inflammation
(etiology)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Polyethylene Terephthalates
(adverse effects)
- Postoperative Complications
- Retrospective Studies
- Time Factors
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