Atherosclerotic vascular disease, in the form of coronary artery and peripheral vascular disease, remains the leading cause of mortality in the United States. For many patients, suitable vein autografts are not available. Synthetic grafts made from Dacron (polyethylene terephthalate) or expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) are mostly used in large-diameter (> 6 mm inner diameter) blood-vess...

Surgical site infection (SSI) is common following cranioplasty after decompressive craniectomy (DC). The aim of this study was to assess the risk SSI in terms preservation method autogenous bone graft (ABG), comparing 80% ethanol versus standard subcutaneous ABG preservation. patients who underwent using ABGs DC between 2008 and 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. SSIs compared whose preserved ...

OBJECTIVES Small diameter PTFE grafts are prone to thrombosis and intimal hyperplasia development. Heparin graft coating has beneficial effects but also potential drawbacks. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the experimental efficacy of PEG-hirudin/iloprost coated small caliber PTFE grafts. METHODS Thirty-six femoro-popliteal ePTFE grafts (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene, diameter 4 ...

PURPOSE To analyze the long-term results of above-the-knee femoro-popliteal bypass (ATKFPB) with vein grafts compared with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) grafts. METHODS A database of patients with chronic atherosclerotic occlusive disease who underwent ATKFPB was retrospectively reviewed. Characteristics of patient and arterial lesion, and follow-up results were compared between vein grafts ...

Abstract Vascular grafts are essential for the management of cardiovascular disease. However, lifesaving potential these devices is undermined by thrombosis arising from material and flow interactions on blood contacting surface. To combat this issue, antithrombogenic coatings have emerged as a promising strategy modulating graft interaction in vivo. Although an important determinant performanc...

OBJECTIVE To analyze postrhinoplastic deformities in Asian noses and the differences between noses of white and Asian patients. For a successful revision rhinoplasty, one of the most difficult and unpredictable procedures in plastic surgery, an accurate diagnosis and analysis of error are needed. DESIGN A retrospective study of 84 revision rhinoplasties performed by the senior author (C.H.P.)...

OBJECTIVES Graft occlusion is a problem after superior vena cava (SVC) reconstruction for thoracic malignancy. Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) is considered to be an optimal material for venous reconstruction. METHODS We reviewed the hospital records of 13 patients who underwent complete resection of thoracic malignancy invading the SVC, including SVC reconstruction with ePTFE grafts...