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Jashari R, Bouzet V, Alcaraz Blanco MJ, Oleffe A, Lecocq E, Mastrobuoni S. Vascular allografts for clinical application in Europe: assessment of 30 years of experience with vascular tissue banking in Brussels. Cell Tissue Bank 2023; 24:613-625. [PMID: 36595150 PMCID: PMC9809507 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-022-10063-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Vascular tissue banking has been carried out in Brussels for over 30 years in compliance with EU and Swiss tissue banking regulations. A total of 2.765 vascular tissue donations were performed in Belgian, French, Netherlands and Suisse transplant centres: 547(20%), 1.013(37%) and 1.205(43%) during the first, second and third periods, respectively. 85% and 18% increase in donations during the second and third decades compared to previous one, were remarkable. Of the 7.066 evaluated vascular tissues, 2.407(227, 921 and 1.259) were discarded (34.1%), whereas 4.659(523, 1.861 and 2.275) accepted (65.9%) during the respective period. Of the 92 donated veins, 44(47.8%) were discarded and 48(52.2%) accepted. Allografts available for clinical application were stored in vapours of liquid nitrogen. A total of 4.636 allografts were delivered and transplanted for cases of infection (58%), critical limb ischaemia (16%) and congenital cardiac surgery (15%). Thirty veins were implanted. The progressive increases in donations of 20%, 37% and 43% and in transplantations of 20.8%, 34.6% and 45% during the first, second and third periods, respectively, were remarkable. Complications were reported after transplantation and these included acute rejection of two femoral arteries one month after transplantation. We conclude that the donation and transplantation of cryopreserved vascular allografts was stable with a progressive increase over time. Allografts were used predominantly for the treatment of infection, limb salvage for critical ischaemia and for neonates and infants with congenital cardiac malformation. Immune related rejection was observed. This should be a subject of future investigation.
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- Ramadan Jashari
- European Homograft Bank (EHB), Cliniques Universitaires St. Luc (UCL), Av. Emmanuel Mounier 49, Tour Rosalind Franklin (Entrée F), Route 703, 2E Étage, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
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- European Homograft Bank (EHB), Cliniques Universitaires St. Luc (UCL), Av. Emmanuel Mounier 49, Tour Rosalind Franklin (Entrée F), Route 703, 2E Étage, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
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- European Homograft Bank (EHB), Cliniques Universitaires St. Luc (UCL), Av. Emmanuel Mounier 49, Tour Rosalind Franklin (Entrée F), Route 703, 2E Étage, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
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- European Homograft Bank (EHB), Cliniques Universitaires St. Luc (UCL), Av. Emmanuel Mounier 49, Tour Rosalind Franklin (Entrée F), Route 703, 2E Étage, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
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- European Homograft Bank (EHB), Cliniques Universitaires St. Luc (UCL), Av. Emmanuel Mounier 49, Tour Rosalind Franklin (Entrée F), Route 703, 2E Étage, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
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- European Homograft Bank (EHB), Cliniques Universitaires St. Luc (UCL), Av. Emmanuel Mounier 49, Tour Rosalind Franklin (Entrée F), Route 703, 2E Étage, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Hospital Saint Luc, UCL, Brussels, Belgium
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BORGHI A, SCOTTO DI UCCIO A, GRONCHI A. Primary malignancy of the inferior vena cava, a review of surgical treatments and outcomes. THE JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2022; 63:649-663. [DOI: 10.23736/s0021-9509.22.12418-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Bacalbasa N, Balescu I, Diaconu C, Socea B, Gherghiceanu F, Stiru O, Brasoveanu V. Portal vein reconstruction with interposition of cryopreserved aortic graft: A case report and literature review. Exp Ther Med 2021; 23:184. [DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.11107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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- Nicolae Bacalbasa
- Department of Visceral Surgery, Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine, ‘Fundeni’ Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, ‘Ponderas’ Academic Hospital, 021188 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Marketing and Medical Technology, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, ‘Prof. Dr. C.C. Iliescu’ Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases, 022322 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine, ‘Fundeni’ Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
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Tong Y, Febrer G, Mao J, Wawryko P, Mao Y, Le-Bel G, How D, Philippe E, Zhou T, Zhang Z, Wang L, Germain L, Guidoin R. Limb salvage after aneurysmal degeneration of a cryopreserved vein allograft: Searching the autologous veins of the arm is worth the effort. Morphologie 2020; 104:202-213. [PMID: 32518049 DOI: 10.1016/j.morpho.2020.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Revised: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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CLINICAL DATA We hereby report a case of limb salvage involving a 64-year-old man who was hospitalized with ischemic foot ulcers for two months. Endarterectomy with patching and stenting of the left iliofemoral artery failed. A composite bypass of two segments of the endarterectomized superficial femoral artery and a cryopreserved saphenous vein graft was implanted one week later. On day 4 postoperatively, an infection (Staphylococcus epidermidis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) was treated empirically with antibiotics. Four months later, the femoro-tibial bypass thrombosed and the patency was restored by thrombolysis. The aneurysmal cryopreserved vein was excised. Iterative complications followed and final success was attained after implantation of autologous cephalic and basilic veins. Four years later, this femoro-tibial is still patent. PATHOLOGICAL ANALYSES After a gross observation, the explant was dissected and the most significant sections were processed for histology, followed by analyses in scanning electron microscopy, light microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. RESULTS The explanted specimen showed a smooth flow surface proximally but a severe distortion distally, with an accumulation of poorly organized mural thrombi. The wall of the arterialized vein was accompanied with an important inflammatory reaction. The degradation of the collagen structure was evidenced in TEM. The fibrils of collagen were still individualized but were fragmented and did not display parallelly. The regular banding was preserved. The presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa was shown inside the wall of the homologous vein. COMMENTS In case of sepsis, the most aggressive antibiotic treatments cannot fully eliminate the bacteremic colonizations within the wall of an alternative conduit. The cephalic and basilic autologous veins are proved to be preferable in absence of the autologous saphenous vein. The amputation was prevented and four years later the bypass is still patent. This is an outstanding result based upon the comorbidities of the patient. The most aggressive harvesting shall be recommended. This patient represented a considerable challenge and the clinical result is highly gratifying: the search for the autologous cephalic and basilic veins proved to be worth the effort.
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- Yiwei Tong
- Département de chirurgie, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval ; Axe médecine régénératrice, Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec - Université Laval, Québec (QC), Canada; Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Ruijin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, 200025 Shanghai, China
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- Service de chirurgie vasculaire, Département de chirurgie, Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur, Université de Montréal, Montréal (QC), Canada
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- Département de chirurgie, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval ; Axe médecine régénératrice, Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec - Université Laval, Québec (QC), Canada; Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education and College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg (MB), Canada
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- Département de chirurgie, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval ; Axe médecine régénératrice, Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec - Université Laval, Québec (QC), Canada; Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education and College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- Département de chirurgie, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval ; Axe médecine régénératrice, Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec - Université Laval, Québec (QC), Canada
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- Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Département de chirurgie, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval ; Axe médecine régénératrice, Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec - Université Laval, Québec (QC), Canada
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- Département de chirurgie, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval ; Axe médecine régénératrice, Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec - Université Laval, Québec (QC), Canada
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- Département de chirurgie, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval ; Axe médecine régénératrice, Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec - Université Laval, Québec (QC), Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education and College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- Département de chirurgie, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval ; Axe médecine régénératrice, Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec - Université Laval, Québec (QC), Canada
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- Département de chirurgie, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval ; Axe médecine régénératrice, Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec - Université Laval, Québec (QC), Canada.
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Situación actual de los bancos de tejidos en Colombia: tejido cardiovascular. REVISTA COLOMBIANA DE CARDIOLOGÍA 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rccar.2018.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Schneider KH, Enayati M, Grasl C, Walter I, Budinsky L, Zebic G, Kaun C, Wagner A, Kratochwill K, Redl H, Teuschl AH, Podesser BK, Bergmeister H. Acellular vascular matrix grafts from human placenta chorion: Impact of ECM preservation on graft characteristics, protein composition and in vivo performance. Biomaterials 2018; 177:14-26. [PMID: 29885585 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2018.05.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2018] [Revised: 05/18/2018] [Accepted: 05/26/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Small diameter vascular grafts from human placenta, decellularized with either Triton X-100 (Triton) or SDS and crosslinked with heparin were constructed and characterized. Graft biochemical properties, residual DNA, and protein composition were evaluated to compare the effect of the two detergents on graft matrix composition and structural alterations. Biocompatibility was tested in vitro by culturing the grafts with primary human macrophages and in vivo by subcutaneous implantation of graft conduits (n = 7 per group) into the flanks of nude rats. Subsequently, graft performance was evaluated using an aortic implantation model in Sprague Dawley rats (one month, n = 14). In situ graft imaging was performed using MRI angiography. Retrieved specimens were analyzed by electromyography, scanning electron microscopy, histology and immunohistochemistry to evaluate cell migration and the degree of functional tissue remodeling. Both decellularization methods resulted in grafts of excellent biocompatibility in vitro and in vivo, with low immunogenic potential. Proteomic data revealed removal of cytoplasmic proteins with relative enrichment of ECM proteins in decelluarized specimens of both groups. Noteworthy, LC-Mass Spectrometry analysis revealed that 16 proteins were exclusively preserved in Triton decellularized specimens in comparison to SDS-treated specimens. Aortic grafts showed high patency rates, no signs of thrombus formation, aneurysms or rupture. Conduits of both groups revealed tissue-specific cell migration indicative of functional remodeling. This study strongly suggests that decellularized allogenic grafts from the human placenta have the potential to be used as vascular replacement materials. Both detergents produced grafts with low residual immunogenicity and appropriate mechanical properties. Observed differences in graft characteristics due to preservation method had no impact on successful in vivo performance in the rodent model.
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- Karl H Schneider
- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, Austria; Center for Biomedical Research Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria; Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, Austria; Center for Biomedical Research Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Biomedical Research Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria; Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pathobiology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Preclinical Imaging Laboratory, Division of Molecular and Gender Imaging, Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Biomedical Research Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria; Christian Doppler Laboratory for Molecular Stress Research in Peritoneal Dialysis, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria; Christian Doppler Laboratory for Molecular Stress Research in Peritoneal Dialysis, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology in AUVA Trauma Center, Vienna, Austria; Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien, Vienna, Austria; Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria; City of Vienna Competence Team Siganltransduction, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, Austria; Center for Biomedical Research Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria; Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, Austria; Center for Biomedical Research Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria; Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria.
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Puche-Sanz I, Pascual-Geler M, Vázquez-Alonso F, Hernández-Vidaña AM, Flores-Martín JF, Espejo-Maldonado E, Cózar-Olmo JM. Right renal vein extension with cryopreserved external iliac artery allografts in living-donor kidney transplantations. Urology 2013; 82:1440-3. [PMID: 24094655 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2013.07.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2013] [Revised: 07/02/2013] [Accepted: 07/05/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION A short right renal vein remains a challenge for renal transplant surgery, especially in the living donor. Our objective was to report on a new technique to solve this problem. TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS We describe our experience with the use of cryopreserved iliac artery grafts for right renal vein extension. Two renal grafts from living donors with a short right renal vein were subjected to an extension with a cryopreserved external iliac artery allograft. There were no perioperative or postoperative complications. There were also no changes in ischemia times. The renal implantation was performed easily and conveniently using our standard technique. For the first and second procedures, at 3 and 3.5 years after surgery, respectively, both vascular grafts maintain good patency, and the renal function of both recipients is optimal. CONCLUSION Tissue-banked cryopreserved cadaveric vessels can be a useful tool in renal transplant surgery. The use of a cryopreserved iliac artery for renal vein extension is a simple and effective new technique that can be added to the pool of surgical solutions for a short renal vein in living-donor kidney transplantation. To our knowledge, this is the first time that the use of such grafts for this purpose has been described.
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- Ignacio Puche-Sanz
- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, Spain.
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Jashari R, Van Hoeck B, Ngakam R, Goffin Y, Fan Y. Banking of cryopreserved arterial allografts in Europe: 20 years of operation in the European Homograft Bank (EHB) in Brussels. Cell Tissue Bank 2013; 14:589-99. [DOI: 10.1007/s10561-012-9359-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2012] [Accepted: 12/17/2012] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Huber AJT, Brockbank KGM, Riemann I, Schleicher M, Schenke-Layland K, Fritze O, Wendel HP, Stock UA. Preclinical evaluation of ice-free cryopreserved arteries: structural integrity and hemocompatibility. Cells Tissues Organs 2012; 196:262-70. [PMID: 22414821 DOI: 10.1159/000334544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/12/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Arterial allografts are routinely employed for reconstruction of infected prosthetic grafts. Usually, banked cryopreserved arteries are used; however, existing conventional freezing cryopreservation techniques applied to arteries are expensive. In contrast, a new ice-free cryopreservation technique results in processing, storage and shipping methods that are technically simpler and potentially less costly. The objective of this study was to determine whether or not ice-free cryopreservation causes tissue changes that might preclude clinical use. METHODS Conventionally frozen cryopreserved porcine arteries were compared with ice-free cryopreserved arteries and untreated fresh controls using morphological (light, scanning electron and laser scanning microscopy), viability (alamarBlue assay) and hemocompatibility methods (blood cell adhesion, thrombin/antithrombin-III-complex, polymorphonuclear neutrophil-elastase, β-thromboglobulin and terminal complement complex SC5b-9). RESULTS No statistically significant structural or hemocompatibility differences between ice-free cryopreserved and frozen tissues were detectable. There were no quantitative differences observed for either autofluorescence (elastin) or second harmonic generation (collagen) measured by laser scanning microscopy. Cell viability in ice-free cryopreserved arteries was significantly reduced compared to fresh and frozen tissues (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The formation of ice in aortic artery preservation did not make a difference in histology, structure or thrombogenicity, but significantly increased viability compared with a preservation method that precludes ice formation. Reduced cell viability should not reduce in vivo performance. Therefore, ice-free cryopreservation is a potentially safe and cost-effective technique for the cryopreservation of blood vessel allografts.
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- Agnes J T Huber
- Thoracic, Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital, Tübingen, Germany
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Wilshaw SP, Rooney P, Berry H, Kearney JN, Homer-Vanniasinkam S, Fisher J, Ingham E. Development and Characterization of Acellular Allogeneic Arterial Matrices. Tissue Eng Part A 2012; 18:471-83. [DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2011.0287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Stacy-Paul Wilshaw
- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, The University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- NHS Blood and Transplant Tissue Services, National Blood Service, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Tissue Regenix Ltd, The Biocentre, York, United Kingdom
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, The University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, The University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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Abbas K, Davies J, Kabir I, Ahmad M, Baroni ML, Cavanagh SP. Novel surgical reconstruction of a mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm using cryopreserved femoral arterial allograft from the NHS tissue bank: a new resource for UK vascular surgeons. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2012; 94:e15-7. [PMID: 22524911 PMCID: PMC3954215 DOI: 10.1308/003588412x13171221499225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/24/2011] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The treatment of mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysms remains a significant surgical challenge associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In the following case report, we describe our successful management of a patient with a mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm using two cryopreserved superficial femoral artery allografts (available from the UK NHS tissue bank) to create a Y-shaped allograft to permit immediate aortic reconstruction after surgical debridement. To our knowledge, this is the first time such a reconstruction has been reported in the literature.
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- K Abbas
- York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, York, UK
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