Unreliability of depopulated bovine ureteric xenograft for infra inguinal bypass surgery: mid-term results from two vascular centres.
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Abstract
We report a two centre experience with a depopulated ureteric xenograft (SGVG 100), CryoLife Inc., GA, USA) for femoropopliteal revascularization in 12 patients with chronic critical limb ischemia. Between 7 days and 18 months after implantation, 10 of 12 patients (1 lost to follow-up) had the graft explanted due to aneurysmal enlargement. At 5 years, only one graft was still patent and showed moderate signs of enlargement. The SGVG 100 is not a safe conduit for femoropopliteal bypass surgery.
Medical subject headings
- Arterial Occlusive Diseases
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
- Femoral Artery
- Ischemia
- Leg
- Popliteal Artery
- Ureter