Mechanical characteristics of lyophilized human saphenous vein valves

• Published in: Journal of vascular surgery Vol. 26; no. 5; pp. 823 - 828
• Main Authors: Reeves, T.Roland, Cezeaux, Judy L., Sackman, Jill E., Cassada, David C., Freeman, Michael B., Stevens, Scott L., Goldman, Mitchell H.
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY Mosby, Inc 01.11.1997; Elsevier
• Subjects: Biological and medical sciences; Blood vessels and receptors; Freeze Drying; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Hemorheology; Humans; In Vitro Techniques; Pressure; Saphenous Vein - diagnostic imaging; Saphenous Vein - physiology; Saphenous Vein - transplantation; Ultrasonography, Doppler; Vertebrates: cardiovascular system; Sonography; Doppler ultrasound study; Human; Freeze drying; Autopsy; Saphenous vein; Mechanical characteristic; Vein valve; Exploration; Circulatory system

Purpose: We investigated the mechanical characteristics of lyophilized human saphenous vein valves to determine their suitability for use as allogeneic transplants to treat chronic venous insufficiency. Methods: Fresh cadaveric veins were lyophilized in vacuum bottles within 24 hours of harvest and...