Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2014, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (3): 452-457.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2014.03.020

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Small-caliber artificial blood vessels: problems and prospects 

Xu Zhi-wei1, Tan Yan2, Wu Hao1, Li Wen-bin3   

  1. 1 Department of Thoracic Surgery, 2 Department of ICU, Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 310015, Zhejiang Province, China; 3 Department of Cardiac Surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100000, China
  • Online:2014-01-15 Published:2014-01-15
  • Contact: Tan Yan, Master, Attending physician, Department of ICU, Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 310015, Zhejiang Province, China
  • About author:Xu Zhi-wei, M.D., Attending physician, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou normal University, Hangzhou 310015, Zhejiang Province, China

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Long-term patency rate of small-caliber artificial blood vessels is still the most important issue to be solved.
OBJECTIVE: To review the materials and fabrication technologies of small-caliber artificial blood vessels as well as endothelialization of small-caliber artificial blood vessels.
METHODS: A computer-based search of PubMed (2000-2013) and Wanfang database (2003-2013) was done for relevant articles using the key words of “small-caliber, vascular graft, electrospun, layer-by-layer assembly, endothelialization” in English and Chinese, respectively. A total of 125 articles were retrieved, and finally, 41 were included for further analysis.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: At present, small-caliber vascular graft materials include natural biological materials, biodegradable polymers, composite materials and xenogeneic biomaterials. Preparation technologies of small-caliber artificial blood vessels mainly include electrospinning, self-assembly, rapid prototyping, and gel spinning. Numerous methods can elicit endothelialization of small-caliber artificial blood vessels, but each method has its flaws and cannot ensure long-term patency radically. With the development and diversification ofpreparation technologies and in-depth study of endothelialization of vascular prostheses, the long-term patency of small-caliber artificial blood vessels will gradually be resolved.


中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点:生物材料;骨生物材料; 口腔生物材料; 纳米材料; 缓释材料; 材料相容性;组织工程


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Key words: biocompatible materials, microstomia, blood vessel prosthesis, endothelium, tissue engineering

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