Dehydration improves biomechanical strength of bioartificial vascular graft material and allows its long-term storage

We have recently reported about a novel technique for the generation of bioartificial vascular grafts based on the use of a compacted fibrin matrix. In this study, we evaluated the effects of a dehydration process on the biomechanical properties of compacted fibrin tubes and whether it allows for th...

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Main Authors: Aper Thomas, Wilhelmi Mathias, Boer Ulrike, Lau Skadi, Benecke Nils, Hilfiker Andres, Haverich Axel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2018-07-01
Series:Innovative Surgical Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/iss-2018-0017