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This study reviews 25 years of clinical experience with prosthetic vascular grafts in 573 patients, discussing current and future challenges in aortic and peripheral artery disease treatments.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Biomaterials Science
Context:
- Prosthetic vascular grafts are crucial in treating aortic and peripheral artery diseases.
- Over 573 patients have undergone surgeries utilizing these grafts.
- The study spans a 25-year clinical experience period.
Purpose:
- To present clinical experiences with prosthetic vascular grafts.
- To discuss current and future challenges associated with prosthetic graft use.
- To analyze graft application in aortic, peripheral arterial, and congenital heart disease surgeries.
Summary:
- A comprehensive review of 573 patient cases involving prosthetic vascular grafts over 25 years.
- Detailed analysis of graft applications for abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral artery diseases, and congenital heart conditions.
- Exploration of the evolving landscape of prosthetic graft technology and its clinical implications.
Impact:
- Provides valuable insights for vascular surgeons and researchers.
- Highlights areas for improvement in prosthetic graft design and application.
- Informs future research directions and clinical practice guidelines for vascular reconstruction.
Abstract:
Since the first application of the prosthetic vascular graft for the operation of aneurysm of the abdominal aorta, surgeries with prosthetic grafts were carried out among 573 patients, that is, 445 with aortic diseases, 48 with diseases of the periferal arteries and 75 with congenital heart diseases, respectively. In this paper, our clinical experiences of using the prosthetic grafts during last 25 years were described at first, and then, some problems of the prosthetic graft in the present and future were discussed.