Graft Implantation Procedure
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Implantation of Inferior Vena Cava Interposition Graft in Mouse Model
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2014
To improve our knowledge of cellular and molecular neotissue formation, a murine model of the TEVG was recently developed. The grafts were implanted as infrarenal vena cava interposition grafts in C57BL/6 mice. This model achieves similar results to those achieved in our clinical investigation, but over a far shortened time-course.
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Surgical Technique for the Implantation of Tissue Engineered Vascular Grafts and Subsequent In Vivo Monitoring
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2015
A step-by-step protocol for the inter-positional placement of Tissue Engineered Vessels (TEVs) into the carotid artery of a sheep using end-to-end anastomosis and real-time digital assessment in vivo until animal sacrifice.
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Grafting Pancreatic Islets: A Method to Implant Pancreatic Islets into the Anterior Chamber of the Mouse Eye for In Vivo Imaging
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2023
This video describes the protocol for grafting human pancreatic islets into the anterior chamber of the mouse’s eye to monitor revascularization of human islet grafts in vivo. It also helps to understand the contribution of recipient versus donor cells in promoting the encapsulation and vascularization of the graft.
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Femoral Vascular Graft Implantation in a Swine Model to Test Small-Diameter Vascular Grafts
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2025
This study presents a porcine model for evaluating small-diameter grafts in femoral arteries. The model mimics human vascular dynamics and comprehensively assesses graft patency, hemodynamics, and vascular remodeling. It offers a valuable platform for testing vascular grafts and monitoring them with Doppler ultrasound and angiography.
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Nephrectomy in a Porcine Model: A Surgical Procedure to Retrieve Porcine Kidney Graft for Transplantation
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2025
This video demonstrates nephrectomy, the surgical procedure to remove one of the kidneys along with the section of the ureter. The blood vessels to and from the kidney are tied and divided. The excised kidney can be used for transplantation procedures.
FAQs
Preparing the recipient bed creates the local conditions needed for the graft to incorporate with surrounding tissue. Clinicians address the damaged or deficient site before positioning the graft, then secure it to support stability. This preparation helps the implanted material establish contact with the target area, which is important for subsequent healing, structural support, and restoration of function.
These processes support graft survival and longer-term integration at different stages. Nutrient diffusion can sustain the graft before an adequate blood supply is established, while revascularization provides developing vascular support. Tissue remodeling then allows the implanted tissue, cells, or biomaterial to adapt within the recipient site, contributing to durable structural or functional improvement.
Autologous grafts come from the same patient, allogeneic grafts come from another individual, and synthetic grafts are manufactured biomaterials. The choice depends on the clinical need and the material available for implantation. These categories give clinicians different options for reconstructive surgery, wound repair, bone and dental procedures, and organ transplantation.
The procedure begins with preparation of the recipient bed, followed by positioning the selected graft at the damaged or deficient site. Clinicians then secure the graft so it remains appropriately placed while incorporation develops. Subsequent biological processes, including nutrient diffusion, revascularization, and tissue remodeling, support the graft as healing and functional restoration progress.
Graft implantation has applications across several medical settings. Reconstructive surgery can use grafts to restore damaged structure, while wound repair addresses tissue deficiencies. Bone and dental procedures may require implanted material for structural support. Organ transplantation represents another major application, in which successful incorporation is associated with improved healing, function, and long-term patient outcomes.
A clinically useful result may include successful incorporation of the graft into the recipient site, improved healing, restored structure or function, and adequate mechanical support where needed. The relevant outcome depends on the application: reconstruction and wound repair emphasize tissue restoration, whereas bone, dental, and organ procedures may also depend on durable integration and functional improvement.