Experimental results of using autologous rectus fascia sheath for venous patch grafts in dogs

Csébi, Péter and Németh, Tibor and Jakab, Csaba and Patonai, Attila and Garamvölgyi, Rita and Manczur, Ferenc and Spitzner, Ádám and Arany-Tóth, Attila and Kóbori, László (2011) Experimental results of using autologous rectus fascia sheath for venous patch grafts in dogs. Acta Veterinaria Hungarica, 59 (3). pp. 373-384. ISSN 0236-6290

Text avet.2011.026.pdf Restricted to Repository staff only until 30 September 2031. Download (396kB)

Abstract

Autologous vascular patch grafts developed from the internal rectus sheath were implanted onto the bilateral common iliac vein and jugular vein of 4 experimental beagle dogs. During the development and implanting of the grafts no technical difficulties or perioperative complications were encountered. The follow-up lasted 6 months and 3 months in the case of the common iliac vein grafts and the jugular grafts, respectively. In the postoperative period, the morphological and functional characteristics of the implanted venous sections were examined by Doppler ultrasonography and CT angiography. Normal patency was detected, and none of these check-ups showed obturation or stenosis. The histological survey showed no mesothelial cell layer, but the insides of the grafts showed total restructuring and were covered by a normal endothelial layer. No difference could be detected between samples harvested 3 and 6 months after implanting. The immunohistochemical examinations using anti-claudin-5 and anti-CD31 antibodies confirmed the preliminary results of the histological examinations that the luminal surfaces of the implanted grafts developed a differentiated monolayer endothelium which was free of degenerative and inflammatory signs. The control examinations show the suitability of the internal rectus sheath as a venous wall donor.

Actions (login required)

Edit Item