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Aortic endograft infection can be eradicated by excision and in situ or extra-anatomic replacement but is often associated with early postoperative morbidity and mortality and occasionally with a need for late removal for reinfection. Prosthetic graft replacement after explanation is associated with higher reinfection and graft-related complications and decreased survival compared with autogenous reconstruction.

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Open DTAA and TAAA repair can be performed with acceptable early and late outcomes. This study provides important early- and long-term data on open repair, allowing for better risk stratification of patients with DTAA and TAAA. It is the high-risk subgroup that can now be targeted for endovascular techniques.