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T R Magee1, P G Niblett, W B Campbell

  • 1Department of Surgery, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Wonford, U.K.

European Journal of Vascular Surgery
|January 1, 1992
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This study evaluated reinforced vascular grafts for mechanical strength and handling. While most grafts resisted compression and flexion well, graft choice should consider handling characteristics and site-specific patency data.

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Mechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Reinforced vascular grafts are crucial for procedures like axillo-femoral or below-knee femoropopliteal reconstruction, needing to withstand compression and flexion.
  • Eight types of 6-mm reinforced grafts, including polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and Dacron, were assessed for mechanical performance and surgical handling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the compression and flexion resistance of different reinforced vascular grafts.
  • To evaluate the surgical handling characteristics, including reinforcement removal and suture passage, of various graft types.

Main Methods:

  • Graft diameter and flow were measured under compression (up to 3.6 kg) and during 135-degree flexion using specialized rigs.
  • Five general surgeons scored ease of reinforcement removal, suture passage, and suture cutout for each graft type.

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Main Results:

  • The Meadox Microvel graft demonstrated superior resistance to compression (p < 0.05) compared to others.
  • No significant flow changes were observed during flexion for any graft type.
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) grafts offered easier reinforcement removal and suture passage, while Dacron grafts showed better resistance to suture cutout.

Conclusions:

  • Reinforced vascular grafts generally exhibit good resistance to flexion and compression forces.
  • Graft selection should prioritize handling characteristics and site-specific patency data over mechanical resistance alone.