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Numerical study of the influence of anastomotic configuration on hemodynamics in miller cuff models.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19082894     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Enhanced hemodynamics via geometric alteration is believed to play a role in the favorable redistribution of intimal hyperplasia (IH) in infragenicular supplementary vein cuffs. We aimed to elucidate the consequence of altering geometric configuration in anastomotic hemodynamics in cuff models. A well-validated numerical scheme was used to simulate pulsatile flows in three cuffed anastomotic models with length-to-height ratio (LHR) of 1.4, 2.2 and 3.2, and a St. Mary's boot with LHR of 2.2 at a mean flow rate of 130 mL/min. Characteristic flow patterns and wall shear stress (WSS) distributions were compared. A cohesive vortex is only present in the cuff of LHR = 1.4 and in the boot. The vortex in the cuffs becomes increasingly disorganized with increasing cuff LHR. The area of flow separation at the graft toe, prominent in the cuff of LHR = 3.2, is significantly reduced in the cuff of LHR = 1.4 and eliminated in the boot. All cuffs are characterized by flow separation, flow reversal and a sharp drop in WSS immediately distal to the cuff toe, phenomena not observed in the boot. The cuff configuration, specifically the LHR, is critical in controlling local hemodynamics. A large LHR could lead to reduced cuff performance. The study suggests the benefits of geometric optimization for reconstruction of cuffed anatomoses.
Authors:
F L Xiong; C K Chong
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2008-12-12
Journal Detail:
Title:  Annals of biomedical engineering     Volume:  37     ISSN:  1521-6047     ISO Abbreviation:  Ann Biomed Eng     Publication Date:  2009 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-01-19     Completed Date:  2009-03-20     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0361512     Medline TA:  Ann Biomed Eng     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  301-14     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Anastomosis, Surgical
Blood Flow Velocity / physiology
Blood Vessel Prosthesis
Computer Simulation*
Hemodynamics*
Humans
Models, Cardiovascular*
Pulsatile Flow / physiology*
Shear Strength*
Tunica Intima / physiopathology*

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