Experimental observations regarding the applicability of calf carotid xenograft in vascular surgery

J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 1980 Nov-Dec;21(6):723-6.

Abstract

The implantation process of Solcograft vascular prostheses in various positions was studied in 50 dogs between 7 and 600 postoperative days. It was shown that in the formation of a continuous endothelial layer, endothelium islets at the graft-vessel border and around ingrowing capillaries are of basic importance. Typical layers of the vessel wall have been formed between 4-6 months. Complications were mostly due to intimal proliferation and thrombosis.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bioprosthesis*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis*
  • Carotid Arteries / transplantation*
  • Carotid Arteries / ultrastructure
  • Cattle
  • Dogs
  • Elasticity
  • Endothelium / ultrastructure
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning