This review provides a comprehensive overview of the morphological changes, complications, and best practices for harvesting and preparing autologous vein grafts.
Highlights vein graft failure risks in revascularization; leaves open prospective trials on optimized harvesting criteria.
Review of literature sources about autologous vein as vascular graft is presented in the article. Changes in autologous veins are described on different morphologic levels. Acute biological reactions of autologous veins while their extracting and preparation for subsequent grafting are reviewed in details. Chronic changes in autologous veins are analyzed on different terms upon implantation. Complications of use autologous veins as vascular prosthesis are described in detail. Causes of autogenous conduits failure are analyzed. Criteria of harvesting and graft preparation are determined, potential problems and complications are indicated.
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