VASCULAR GRAFTS

Vascular Grafts

They are used in the treatment of congenital or acquired heart and/or vascular diseases, in accordance with the surgical team’s preference.

  • They do not require anticoagulation therapy.
  • They do not require immunosuppression therapy.
  • They do not exhibit thrombogenic or haemolytic properties.
  • They exhibit characteristics closest to the patient’s tissue.
  • They provide high resistance to infection.
  • Approximately 50% of patients undergoing a second peripheral bypass do not have suitable autologous tissue. Due to its performance and advantages, cryopreserved saphenous vein is the most logical choice for these patients.
  • They exhibit superior performance compared to synthetic grafts.
  • Approximately 35% of haemodialysis patients develop infections caused by synthetic grafts.
  • Approximately 5% of patients develop infections caused by peripheral synthetic grafts.
  • In approximately 3.5% of patients, synthetic graft infections, mycotic aneurysms, or aortoenteric fistulas lead to abdominal aortic infections.

When faced with such adverse events, surgeons require superior and reliable solutions. Cryopreserved vascular grafts are the ideal choice for the treatment of vascular infections, which may include gram-positive, gram-negative, and fungal pathogens.

As they are the most suitable graft material for the patient’s anatomy, they cause no problems during anatomical closure. In addition to all this, they stand out due to their properties such as not requiring anticoagulation and immunosuppression therapy, not exhibiting thrombogenic and haemolytic properties, and showing high resistance to infection.

Arteries (Femoral)

  • Some Peripheral Bypass Cases
  • Limited AV Site
  • Shunt in Congenital Cases
  • Infected AV Graft Replacement in Patients Where Autologous Fistula is Not Possible
  • AV Patients with High Risk of Infection

Veins (Femoral, Saphenous, Vena Cava)

  • Infected Peripheral Bypass Graft Replacement
  • CABG Where Autologous Graft Is Not Possible
  • Peripheral Vascular Injuries
  • Peripheral Vascular Disorders