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Published on: June 4, 2014
A prospective randomized comparison of Dacron and polytetrafluoroethylene aortic bifurcation grafts
S G Friedman1, R S Lazzaro, L N Spier
1Division of Vascular Surgery, North Shore, University Hospital and Cornell University Medical College, Manhasset, N.Y. 11030.
Background:
The purpose of this study was to compare the long-term results of Dacron and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) aortic bifurcation grafts in a prospective randomized manner.
Methods:
Sixty patients with aortoiliac occlusive disease were randomized to receive Dacron or PTFE bifurcation grafts. Preoperative risk factors, perioperative blood loss and fluid requirements, and postoperative complications were compared. A mean follow-up of 57 months was achieved.
Results:
The immediate postoperative morbidity and mortality rates were similar in the two groups, and the long-term complications were low in number and comparable. The cumulative patency rate for Dacron graft limbs was 86% versus 95% for PTFE graft limbs.
Conclusions:
No significant differences were noted between the results achieved with Dacron and PTFE aortic bifurcation grafts.
