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The Use of Lyophilized Vein Grafts in Vascular Access for Chronic Hemodialysis
Author(s) -
Merrill Richard H.,
McLeod Charles G.,
Jarstfer Bruce S.
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
artificial organs
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.684
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1525-1594
pISSN - 0160-564X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1594.1979.tb01057.x
Subject(s) - cadaveric spasm , medicine , vein , dialysis , hemodialysis , vascular access , surgery , arteriovenous fistula , fistula , vascular graft
The feasibility of utilizing lyophilized veins for creation of A‐V fistulas was examined in two studies. In Study I, the longevity of lyophilized vein fistulas was found to be comparable to that of fresh veins in the experimental animal. Study II showed that lyophilized cadaveric veins performed at least as well as bovine grafts when used for vascular access in chronic hernodialysis patients. The advantages of lyophilized veins for creation of A‐V fistulas in dialysis patients are described.