Vascular Graft Solutions’ aneurysm graft used in hemodialysis patients

 

Vascular Graft Solutions’ Frame external support

Vascular Graft Solutions has reported the first clinical use of its Frame external support technology in high-flow arteriovenous (AV) fistulas. The first five cases were performed by Dr. Vladimir Matoussevitch from Cologne University Hospital in Germany.

The braided cobalt chrome, kink-resistant external support was designed for autologous vein grafts in bypass or reconstruction of peripheral arterial blood vessels. Mattoussevitch used them to prevent high-flow AV fistula and aneurysmal enlargement complications, which are common in patients undergoing routine autogenous AV fistula access for hemodialysis. The complications have severe clinical and cosmetic impact.

“High-flow AV access increases cardiac output, which may lead to eccentric left ventricular hypertrophy, a key factor in the development of congestive heart failure in hemodialysis patients,” Mattoussevitch said. “In addition, aneurysmal enlargements are at high risk to develop active bleeding, rupture and infection.”

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