Background The management of patients with aortic native and prosthetic infections is
associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We describe a single-center experience
with the use of cryopreserved allografts for the treatment of aortic infections, and compare
outcomes with rifampin-soaked grafts and extra-anatomic bypass. Methods We
retrospectively reviewed all patients who underwent an operative intervention for aortic
infection at our tertiary care center from August 2007 to August 2017. Demographic data …

Methods We retrospectively reviewed all patients who underwent implantation of
cryopreserved aortic allograft at our tertiary care center from June 2010 to December 2016.
Demographic data, preoperative work-up, procedural details, and outcomes were collected.
Results Fifteen patients underwent cryopreserved allograft aortic reconstruction. Nine
patients had aortic infection associated with a prosthetic graft, and 6 had primary aortic
infections. Of these patients, 1 had involvement of the descending thoracic aorta, 6 of the …