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Experimental microvenous reconstructions with Gore-Tex polytetrafluoroethylene prosthesis implanted by means of the sleeve anastomotic technique.

B van der Lei·H L Bartels·F Dijk·J M Schakenraad·P Nieuwenhuis·P H Robinson
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Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) prostheses (Gore-Tex; ID, 1 mm; length, 5-7 mm; wall thickness, 0.2 mm; fibril length, 30 microns, n = 28) were implanted into the rat femoral vein by means of the sleeve anastomotic technique to enhance the patency rate. In the control group, PTFE prostheses (n = 8) were implanted by means of the end-to-end technique. In the experimental group patency and healing of the PTFE prostheses were evaluated at 1 day (n = 4), 1 week (n = 6), 3 weeks (n = 6), 6 weeks (n = 6), and 12 weeks (n = 6) after implantation by means of macroscopic inspection and routine light and scanning electron microscopy. All prostheses, except one at 1 week after implantation, were patent at the time of removal. All of the microvenous prostheses were completely covered by an endothelial layer at 3, 6, and 12 weeks after implantation. Occasionally some smooth muscle-like cells could be found underneath this endothelial layer, but stenosis was never observed at the anastomotic sites. Only scarce tissue ingrowth was observed in the wall of the PTFE prostheses. In the control group, all prostheses, except one prosthesis after 3 weeks, were found to be occluded. An occlusive mural thrombus was found firmly attached at the anastomoses at 1 day, and an organized thrombus at 3 weeks after implantation. The patent prosthesis demonstrated complete endothelial healing. These results demonstrate the importance of the sleeve anastomotic technique and the potential of PTFE prostheses as a microvenous conduit when implanted by means of the sleeve anastomotic technique in experimental reconstructive microvascular procedures.

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Anastomosis, SurgicalAnimalsBlood Vessel ProsthesisEndothelium, VascularFemoral VeinMaleMicrocirculationMicroscopy, Electron, ScanningPolytetrafluoroethyleneRatsRats, Inbred StrainsVascular PatencyVeinsJournal Article

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B van der Lei, H L Bartels, F Dijk, J M Schakenraad, P Nieuwenhuis, P H Robinson. 1991. Experimental microvenous reconstructions with Gore-Tex polytetrafluoroethylene prosthesis implanted by means of the sleeve anastomotic technique.. https://doi.org/10.1002/micr.1920120106

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