Early and long-term results of allograft replacement are at least similar to those of other methods to manage infrarenal aortic graft infections. Rare specific complications include early or late allograft rupture and late aortic dilatation. The more frequent late iliofemoral complications may be easily managed through the groin. These complications are significantly reduced by using cryopreserved allografts rather than fresh allografts and by not using allografts obtained from the descending thoracic aorta.

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Although complete protection against persistent or recurrent infection has not been achieved and late deterioration may be expected, in situ allograft replacement seems to be a major advance in the management of infected infrarenal aortic prosthetic grafts.