title: Selection of grafts currently available for repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
abstract: The ideal vascular graft has not yet been developed. However, in the aortic position, excellent results can be obtained using a variety of currently available grafts, which offer similar patency rates and durability. Therefore, graft selection depends on other considerations, such as the ease of handling and preclotting requirements.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Piotrowski
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: McCroskey
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Rutherford
mesh_terms: D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013784:Textiles
chemical_list: D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene