Advantages and Disadvantages of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Grafts for Portacaval Shunting.

Autor: Rypins, Eric B., Conroy, Robert M., Sarfeh, I. James
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Zdroj: Vascular Surgery; Mar/Apr1988, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p88-92, 5p, 7 Black and White Photographs
Abstrakt: The authors report the largest published experience with PTFE H-grafts in the portacaval position. Cumulative late patency of 8- and 10-mm grafts has been 97%, but acute perioperative thromboses have occurred in 15%. Perioperative thromboses are currently managed nonoperatively by using angiographic intervention. Comparing their long-term results with those of dacron grafts in the portal system, the authors conclude that PTFE is a superior prosthetic conduit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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