Affiliation:
1. Gomel State Medical University
Abstract
Review of literature sources about autologous vein as vascular graft is presented in the article. Changes in autologous veins are described on different morphologic levels. Acute biological reactions of autologous veins while their extracting and preparation for subsequent grafting are reviewed in details. Chronic changes in autologous veins are analyzed on different terms upon implantation. Complications of use autologous veins as vascular prosthesis are described in detail. Causes of autogenous conduits failure are analyzed. Criteria of harvesting and graft preparation are determined, potential problems and complications are indicated.
Publisher
Gomel State Medical University
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1. autologous vein, vascular graft failure, early complications, late complications, intimal hyperplasia, hydraulic preparation, electronic microscopy, endothelium functioning, autovenous graft arterialization.
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