Ex-vivo Mechanical Augmentation of Human Saphenous Vein Graft By UV-A Irradiation in Emergency Vascular Reconstruction – Preliminary Results

Abstract

In vascular reconstruction in arterial trauma, ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm or ruptured aneurysmal arteriovenous fistula, the challenge no longer lies in the surgical procedure itself, but rather the prevention of intimal hyperplasia, thrombosis and aneurysm formation, in parallel with extending as long as possible the patency of the grafts.

Keywords

• mechanical augmentation
• uv-a irradiation
• biomechanical
• therapy
• photocross-linking