Aseptic Periprosthetic Fluid Collection: A Late Complication of Dacron Arterial Bypass

Late Dacron Patch Inflammatory Reaction after Carotid Endarterectomy

“…Laboratory tests searching for evidence of subclinical infection are usually negative. 11,12,18,19 The absence of microbiological evidence of infection and especially the presence of a foreign body reaction suggest that Dacron patch implantation induces an inflammatory immune response. 20 The implantation of a prosthetic material induces a foreign body reaction, where macrophages and foreign body giant cells adhere to the surface of the prosthesis.…”

“…Seromas and tissue reaction related to polyethylene terephthalate prostheses (Dacron), with no evidence of infection, have been extensively reported in the literature. 11,12 Numerous Dacron graft failures seem to be under reported. 13 The average time for graft failure was reported to range from 5.8 years and 7.4 years depending on the textile construction of the graft.…”