Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

In this episode of Behind the Knife the vascular surgery subspecialty team discusses a case of an infected endovascular aortic graft. Although rare, aortic graft infections remain a devastating complication.  What options do you have to fix this problem? In this episode, we will cover the who is at risk of this, how they present, and what options you have to fix it. Hosts:  Dr. Bobby Beaulieu is an Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Michigan Dr. Frank Davis is an Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Michigan Dr. David Schechtman is a Vascular Surgery Fellow at the University of Michigan Dr. Drew Braet is a PGY-3 Integrated Vascular Surgery Resident at the University of Michigan Learning Objectives ·      Understand the incidence of and the relevant risk factors for aortic graft infections ·      Review the spectrum of presenting symptoms and relevant workup for aortic graft infections ·      Understand surgical treatment options including options for in-situ