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Vascular graft selection.

J H Thomas1, G E Pierce, J I Iliopoulos

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Kansas College of Health Sciences and Hospital, Kansas City.

The Surgical Clinics of North America
|August 1, 1988
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Autogenous veins are the preferred graft material for arterial and venous injuries, offering better patency than synthetic options, especially for the vena cava. Saphenous vein is ideal, with cephalic vein as a backup for vascular repair.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Regenerative Medicine

Background:

  • Interpositional grafting is required for 20-30% of arterial and some venous injuries.
  • Autogenous vein is the primary graft material, but synthetic prostheses are used for large vessels like the aorta and vena cava.
  • Synthetic grafts have good patency in the aorta but poor patency in the vena cava.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the optimal graft materials for arterial and venous injuries.
  • To compare the efficacy of autogenous veins versus synthetic grafts.
  • To highlight the best autogenous vein options for different vascular repairs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of vascular grafting techniques and materials.
  • Analysis of patency rates for different graft types in arterial and venous systems.

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  • Comparison of autogenous vein diameters and suitability for specific vessel repairs.

    • Main Results:

    • Autogenous veins are the first choice for arterial and venous repair, demonstrating superior patency compared to synthetic grafts in the vena cava.
    • Saphenous vein grafts are ideal for medium and small arteries due to their thickness, while panel or spiral saphenous vein grafts are best for the vena cava.
    • Cephalic vein (7.5 mm) is preferred for medium veins, and arterial autografts may be suitable for pediatric or contaminated injuries.

    Conclusions:

    • Autogenous veins, particularly the saphenous vein, are the preferred material for interpositional grafting in vascular trauma.
    • Synthetic grafts have limitations, especially in the vena cava, and their use in compromised tissue coverage scenarios leads to high limb loss.
    • Surgeons should consider autografts for specific patient populations and injury types, balancing graft material choice with expected outcomes.