EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF THIN-WALLED EPTFE GRAFT WITH SMALL BEADING

Abstract

Thin-walled ePTFE grafts with small beading were inserted in canine abdominal aorta, and the properties of this graft were examined, particulary the handling qualities, suturabilities, mode of surface healing, and histologic maturation. No significant difference was noted in the healing course compared to other ePTFE grafts, but this graft had good handling qualities and suturabilities. This graft was considered to be useful in reconstruction for peripheral arteries.