Traditional graft preparation decreases physiologic responses, diminishes viscoelasticity, and reduces cellular viability of the conduit: A porcine saphenous vein model

In conclusion, an improved preparation technique prevents vascular graft smooth muscle and endothelial injury observed in tissues prepared using a traditional approach.

Source: Vascular Medicine - October 5, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Wise, E. S., Hocking, K. M., Luo, W., Feldman, D. L., Song, J., Komalavilas, P., Cheung-Flynn, J., Brophy, C. M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research