| The use of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) grafts for myocardial revascularization. | |
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PMID: 6334688 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In 18 patients necessitating aorto-coronary bypass grafting procedures in whom suitable veins were not available, 22 PTFE grafts were used in combination with 47 saphenous-vein grafts. 14 patients were studied angiographically 1-26 months after operation, with a mean follow-up of 12 months. 59% of the expanded PTFE grafts and 86% saphenous vein grafts were patent. Factors affecting PTFE graft patency were similar to those of vein grafts. We conclude, that it is reasonable to use this artificial prosthesis only when sufficient veins are not available. Expanded PTFE grafts of 3-5 mm diameter can remain patent and functional for more than 2 years. |
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Authors:
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F W Hehrlein; M Schlepper; F Loskot; H H Scheld; P Walter; J Mulch |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of cardiovascular surgery Volume: 25 ISSN: 0021-9509 ISO Abbreviation: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Publication Date: 1984 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1985-02-05 Completed Date: 1985-02-05 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0066127 Medline TA: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Country: ITALY |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 549-53 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis* Coronary Artery Bypass / methods Female Follow-Up Studies Graft Occlusion, Vascular Humans Male Middle Aged Myocardial Revascularization / methods* Polytetrafluoroethylene* Saphenous Vein / transplantation |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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9002-84-0/Polytetrafluoroethylene |
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