Early aneurysmal degeneration of human umbilical vein bypass grafts.
Three cases of early aneurysmal degeneration of modified human umbilical vein (HUV) grafts in the femorodistal segment are described. One such graft is the first reported with multiple true aneurysms. The pathology and management of this complication is discussed.
D000368:Aged; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology*; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013997:Time Factors; D014471:Umbilical Veins / Q000637:transplantation*