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[Early thrombogenic problems in the sparks-prothesis (author's transl)].
Thoraxchirurgie, Vaskulare Chirurgie
|April 1, 1975
Summary
Early thrombosis in arterial bypass grafts can occur during surgery. Washing out thrombogenic substances and using 0.0% NaCl solution prevents this complication in Sparks arterial bypass grafts.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Biomaterials Science
- Hematology
Context:
- Sparks arterial bypass grafts are susceptible to early thrombosis during surgical procedures.
- Thrombogenic substances released from the prosthesis lumen after rubber rod removal can shorten venous blood clotting time.
Purpose:
- To investigate the cause of early thrombosis in Sparks arterial bypass grafts.
- To identify methods for preventing intraoperative thrombosis in arterial bypass grafts.
Summary:
- Intraoperative thrombosis observed in Sparks arterial bypass grafts is linked to thrombogenic substances released from the prosthesis lumen.
- Washing the prosthesis lumen effectively removes these substances, reducing blood clotting potential.
- Infusion of 1000 ml of 0.0% NaCl solution successfully prevented early thrombosis in arterial bypass grafts during operations.
Impact:
- This finding offers a simple and effective method to prevent early graft thrombosis, improving surgical outcomes.
- The study highlights the importance of managing biomaterial-related thrombogenicity in vascular surgery.
- The use of saline solution presents a cost-effective strategy for enhancing bypass graft patency.