Abstract
This paper reviews the history, indications for surgery and natural pathogenesis of vascular atherosclerosis, with an emphasis on current status of grafts, and current results in thoracic, thoraco-abdominal, aortic, and peripheral venous surgery. The repair of aneurysms is discussed and the importance of antiplatelet pharmacology in the post-operative period is reviewed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Contemp Biomater, Mater and Host Response, Clin Appl, New Technol and Leg Aspects |
Publisher | Noyes Publ |
Pages | 388-403 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Print) | 0815509804 |
State | Published - 1984 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering