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Laser‐induced shock waves enhance sterilization of infected vascular prosthetic grafts

Bacteria that cause infection of vascular prosthetic grafts produce an exopolysaccharide matrix known as biofilm. Growth in biofilms protects the bacteria from leukocytes, antibodies and antimicrobial drugs. Laser‐generated shock waves (SW) can disrupt biofilms and increase drug penetration. This study investigates the possibility of increasing antibiotic delivery and sterilization of vascular prosthetic graft.