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CME Activity
In Situ Replacement for Mycotic Aneurysms on the Thoracic and Abdominal Aorta Using Rifampicin-Bonded Grafting and Omental Pedicle Grafting
Faculty
Naomichi Uchida, MD, PhD
Department of Surgery
Hiroshima University
Hiroshima, Japan
Akira Katayama, MD
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Hiroshima City Asa General Hospital
Hiroshima, Japan
Kentaro Tamura, MD
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Hiroshima City Asa General Hospital
Hiroshima, Japan
Sutoh Miwa, MD
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Hiroshima City Asa General Hospital
Hiroshima, Japan
Kuraoka Masatsugu, MD
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Hiroshima City Asa General Hospital
Hiroshima, Japan
Taijiro Sueda, MD, PhD
Department of Surgery
Hiroshima University
Hiroshima, Japan
Accredited by
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Course Description
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
• appreciate the efficacy of in situ replacement for mycotic aneurysm of the aorta
• learn the results of the management approach applied in the treatment of 23 patients with mycotic aneurysms of the aorta
• recall the role of rifampicin-bonded aortic grafts and omental pedicle grafting in the outstanding results achieved
• understand the rates of overall survival and freedom from aortic events at five years postoperatively
Activity Details
| Credit Types: | CME |
| Credit Amount: | 1.0 Credits |
| Release Date: | 2012-Feb-01 |
| Expiration Date: | 2014-Feb-01 |
| Estimated Time for Completion: | 1 hour |
| Registration Required: | Yes |
| Cost: | $374/yr |
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