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Vascular grafts in the elderly.

M E DeBakey, C H McCollum

    Medical Instrumentation
    |March 1, 1982
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    Symptomatic atherosclerotic occlusive disease is rising with longer life expectancy. Reconstructive vascular surgery, including Dacron grafts, offers benefits for selected patients despite advanced age.

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    Area of Science:

    • Vascular Surgery
    • Cardiovascular Disease
    • Biomaterials

    Background:

    • Increasing life expectancy leads to a rise in symptomatic atherosclerotic occlusive disease.
    • Prosthetic vascular grafts, commonly made of Dacron (knitted or woven), are crucial for treatment.
    • Atherosclerotic disease classification by location guides surgical intervention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the classification and treatment of atherosclerotic occlusive disease.
    • To highlight the role of prosthetic vascular grafts in managing the condition.
    • To assess the benefits and risks of reconstructive vascular surgery in elderly patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Classification of atherosclerotic occlusive disease by anatomical location (coronary, brachiocephalic, abdominal aorta branches, terminal aorta/branches).
    • Description of common surgical treatments: arterial bypass, carotid endarterectomy, aortofemoral bypass graft.
    • Discussion of Dacron graft properties (knitted/woven) and aneurysm management (resection/graft replacement).

    Main Results:

    • Symptomatic atherosclerotic occlusive disease incidence is increasing.
    • Dacron grafts are versatile, with porosity adjusted by knitting or weaving.
    • Surgical interventions are tailored to disease location, including bypass and endarterectomy.
    • Aneurysm repair typically involves resection and graft replacement.

    Conclusions:

    • Selected elderly patients with atherosclerosis can benefit from reconstructive vascular surgery.
    • The risk associated with surgery is manageable in appropriately selected patients.
    • Advancements in vascular grafts and surgical techniques improve patient outcomes.

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