Abstract
The use of heparin and dextran 40 was evaluated in a study of the patency of autologous vein grafts in the canine femoral vein. The postoperative patency rate in 42 venous grafts was evaluated by venography. Patency was improved to 100% with postoperative dextran 40 but the difference was not statistically significant. No improvement in patency was seen with heparin at the critical three day interval. The overall patency rate was 83% three days following operation. Recanalization resulted in an improved patency rate of 97% 6 wk following operation. The importance of precise and meticulous operative technique is stressed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 773-776 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Annals of surgery |
| Volume | 178 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1973 |
| Externally published | Yes |