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Flow waveform assessment of polytetrafluoroethylene grafts for reconstruction of lower extremity arteries. A preliminary report.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3747034     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
On the basis of our findings that the outcome of reconstructive surgery for lower limbs could well be predicted by flow waveform analysis, we reviewed femoropopliteal arterial bypass operations involving the use of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) grafts for 35 patients. Of 38 grafts, 26 were PTFE alone, and 12 were PTFE/vein composite grafts. Neither ankle pressure index nor angiographic distal runoff was of predictive value as a prognostic indicator. The cumulative patency rate, calculated by the life-table method, revealed the usefulness of flow waveform analysis for prediction of the outcome of PTFE grafts. In type 0 or I flow, the patency rate was 94% at 1 and 2 years and 79% at 3 years. In contrast, in type II flow, the patency rate was 74% at 1 year, 66% at 2 years, and 49% at 3 years, with a statistical significance at 2 and 3 years (p less than 0.05). Comparison of the result of PTFE grafts with that of PTFE/vein composite grafts showed superior results of composite grafts at 3 years after implantation (42% vs. 83%, p less than 0.05). These findings indicate that flow waveform analysis is useful for prediction of the outcome of PTFE grafts and that PTFE/vein composite grafts should probably be used, particularly in cases of abnormal blood flow.
Authors:
K Okadome; T Miyazaki; H Eguchi; T Yukizane; Y Muto; K Sugimachi
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of vascular surgery : official publication, the Society for Vascular Surgery [and] International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, North American Chapter     Volume:  4     ISSN:  0741-5214     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Vasc. Surg.     Publication Date:  1986 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1986-10-16     Completed Date:  1986-10-16     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8407742     Medline TA:  J Vasc Surg     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  277-83     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Actuarial Analysis
Adult
Aged
Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical
Blood Flow Velocity
Blood Vessel Prosthesis*
Female
Femoral Artery / physiology*,  surgery
Graft Occlusion, Vascular / physiopathology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Polytetrafluoroethylene
Popliteal Artery / physiology*,  surgery
Postoperative Period
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
9002-84-0/Polytetrafluoroethylene

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