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Small-Diameter Vascular Graft Prostheses: Current Status

1998; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 106; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1076/apab.106.2.100.4384

1744-4160

G.W. Bos, A.A. Poot, T. Beugeling, W.G. van Aken, Jan Feijén,

Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions

In contrast to large-diameter vascular grafts (i.e. larger than 5 mm) which remain excellent for more than 10 years after implantation, small-diameter vascular grafts of both Dacron and Teflon occlude rapidly upon implantation. In this overview article, the strategies used to improve the patency of these small-diameter grafts, the current status in clinical trials, and further perspectives in the field of artificial vascular graft development are reviewed. It is concluded that, in view of recent developments in tissue engineering approaches, the future of small-diameter vascular prostheses looks promising.