Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9173689 | Journal of Vascular Surgery | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Biologic patches that undergo active remodeling in the carotid artery require greater thickness than was anticipated to decrease wall stress and suture hole elongation. Patches exceeding this minimum thickness will be required to ensure the safety of new SIS patch designs for vascular operations.
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Authors
Robert A. MD, Jason Hodde, Randy J. MD, Arthur C. MD, Janet L. RN, M. Ann MSN, RN, CS, ACNP, Richard W. MD, Douglas S. MD, Bart A. MD,