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Prefabrication-a Vascularized Skin Flap Using an Arteriovenous LoopPrefabricated Flap With Arteriovenous Loop: An Experimental Study in Minipigs. J Craniofac Surg 2023; 34:e255-e259. [PMID: 36727988 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Arteriovenous loops have a high potency to induce angiogenesis and are promising to solve the problem of scarce implanted pedicle sources and insufficient neovascularization in flap prefabrication. But there is a lack of large animal experiments to support their clinical application. Therefore, we aimed to explore the feasibility of prefabricating large flaps based on arteriovenous loops in pigs. METHODS Five minipigs were used. In the experimental group, a 10-cm-long ear vein graft was microanastomosed with the saphenous artery and vein to form an arteriovenous loop and implanted under the medial thigh flap. A month later, a 10×10 cm prefabricated flap pedicled with the arteriovenous loop was elevated and sutured in situ. In the control group, a 10×10 cm flap with no vascular pedicle was elevated completely and sutured in situ in the same position. The patency of the arteriovenous loop was evaluated by angiography 30 days after implantation, and the viability of flaps was assessed by macroscopic analysis 10 days after elevation. Three animals received arteriovenous loop flaps unilaterally and no-pedicle flaps unilaterally. Two animals received arteriovenous loop flaps bilaterally. RESULTS In the experimental group, no thrombi were exhibited in any arteriovenous loop. All 7 prefabricated flaps survived uneventfully. In the control group, 3 flaps were completely necrotic. CONCLUSION The arteriovenous loops with long interpositional venous grafts can be used as vascular pedicles to prefabricated large area and well-vascularized flaps. This approach can greatly expand the application of flap prefabrication.
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Kim SD, Leong GTT, Hwang YJ, Kim DS, Chung JH, Hwang NH, Lee BI. Osteogenic Capacity of the Prefabricated Periosteofascial Flap using Vascular Induction with Skeletonized Pedicle Transfer in Rabbit Calvarium. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2021; 75:1408-1416. [PMID: 34952807 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2021.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The study investigated the osteogenic capacity of a prefabricated periosteal flap created using only skeletonized pedicle transfer without fascia or muscle for vascular induction in rabbit calvarium. A critical-sized bone defect was made in the parietal bone centered on the sagittal suture, and the demineralized bone matrix was implanted. The periosteofascia over the defect was used as a form of prefabricated periosteofascial flap (PPF group, N=10), conventional periosteofascial flap (CPF group, N=10), and nonvascularized free periosteofascial graft (FPG group, N=6). The prefabricated flap was designed via vascular induction by transferring the central artery and vein of the right auricle onto the periosteofascia for 4 weeks prior to flap elevation. A quantitative comparison of volume restoration and radiodensity in the bone defect and a histological study were performed after 6 weeks of covering the bone defect with periosteofascia. The volume restoration of the bone defect covered with the PPF (43.4%) was not different from that of the CPF (46.2%), but significantly increased compared with that of the FPG (24.6%). The radiodensity of the bone defect covered with the PPF (-186.3 HU) was not different from that of the CPF (-153.6 HU), but significantly increased compared with that of the FPG (-329.8 HU). The results were based on adequate vascular development of the periosteum and were closely related to the osteogenic changes in the implanted demineralized bone matrix (DBM). In conclusion, even in the PPF created by transferring only skeletonized vascular pedicles, the osteogenic capacity of the periosteofascial flap is well maintained.
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- Nepean Clinical School, University of Sydney School of Medicine, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Anam Hospital, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Anam Hospital, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Anam Hospital, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Anam Hospital, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
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Burghartz M, Gehrke T, Storck K, Staudenmaier R, Mandlik V, Schurr C, Hoang N, Hagen R, Kleinsasser N. Vascularization of engineered cartilage constructs in a mouse model. Cell Tissue Res 2014; 359:479-487. [PMID: 25381568 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-014-2026-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2013] [Accepted: 10/09/2014] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Tissue engineering of cartilage tissue offers a promising method for reconstructing ear, nose, larynx and trachea defects. However, a lack of sufficient nutrient supply to cartilage constructs limits this procedure. Only a few animal models exist to vascularize the seeded scaffolds. In this study, polycaprolactone (PCL)-based polyurethane scaffolds are seeded with 1 × 10(6) human cartilage cells and implanted in the right hind leg of a nude mouse using an arteriovenous flow-through vessel loop for angiogenesis for the first 3 weeks. Equally seeded scaffolds but without access to a vessel loop served as controls. After 3 weeks, a transposition of the vascularized scaffolds into the groin of the nude mouse was performed. Constructs (verum and controls) were explanted 1 and 6 weeks after transposition. Constructs with implanted vessels were well vascularized. The amount of cells increased in vascularized constructs compared to the controls but at the same time noticeably less extracellular matrix was produced. This mouse model provides critical answers to important questions concerning the vascularization of engineered tissue, which offers a viable option for repairing defects, especially when the desired amount of autologous cartilage or other tissues is not available and the nutritive situation at the implantation site is poor.
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- Marc Burghartz
- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Klinikum Stuttgart, Kriegsbergstrasse 60, 70174, Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Plastic, Aesthetik and Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department for Ear-Nose-Throat, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, München, Germany
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- Department for Plastic Surgery, Klinikum Kassel, Kassel, Germany
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- Department for Ear-Nose-Throat, Klinik Josephinum, München, Germany
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- Department of Hand Surgery and Microsurgery, Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Central University Hospital 108, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Plastic, Aesthetik and Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Plastic, Aesthetik and Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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Krakowxzyk Ł, Maciejewski A, Szymczyk C, Grajek M, Stobiecka E, Pòłtorak S. Flap prefabrication using high-density porous polyethylene in an animal model – an experimental study. Med Sci Monit Basic Res 2013; 19:210-3. [PMID: 23961573 PMCID: PMC3739602 DOI: 10.12659/msmbr.889214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The search for new surgical flap techniques and modifications of already existing ones is gaining increasing popularity. Progress in flap designing and harvesting have improved the functional and aesthetic results, especially in head and neck reconstruction. MATERIAL/METHODS Ten pigs were used in this study. In the first operation, high-density porous polyethylene prefabrication was performed bilaterally in all pigs. After 8 weeks, each prefabricated complex was explored, resected, and macroscopically evaluated. RESULTS All of 20 prefabricated flaps survived. No serious surgical complications were observed. In 2 cases there was chronic inflammation and in 4 cases there was instability of the implant. CONCLUSIONS After this experimental study, we believe that the use of high-density porous polyethylene in flap prefabrication may be a good option for reconstruction of 3-dimensional defects, especially in patients with limited donor tissues.
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- Łukasz Krakowxzyk
- Department of Oncological and Reconstructive Surgery, Center of Oncology, Institute of Oncology Memorial Maria Sklodowska-Curie in Gliwice, Gliwice, Poland.
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Integra Acellular Collagen as a Vascular Carrier for Skin Flap Prefabrication in Rats. Ann Plast Surg 2011; 67:299-302. [DOI: 10.1097/sap.0b013e3181fabc32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Neovaskularisation und freier mikrochirurgischer Transfer von in vitro gezüchteten Knorpelkonstrukten. HNO 2011; 59:239-47. [DOI: 10.1007/s00106-011-2270-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Effect of mesenchymal stem cells on skin graft to flap prefabrication: an experimental study. Ann Plast Surg 2010; 65:237-44. [PMID: 20585233 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0b013e3181c1ff14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Angiogenetic potential has been reported for bone marrow-derived stem cells (BSCs) and adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs). The superficial femoral artery, vein, and fascia were used as a vascular crane for prefabrication model of skin graft to flap. BSCs or ASCs were injected before the adaptation of the graft to the vascular crane depending on the group. The prefabricated grafts were then transferred to inguinal region in every 7 days to observe the viability. In experiment part I (n = 18), the critical time for the prefabrication was found to be 1 week. In experiment part II (n = 12), the control and experiment assays were performed on the same animal to support the data of the experiment part I. The viability of flaps was evaluated. The vascular density was higher in BSC, and ASC groups. The Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor immunohistochemical staining was quantified. Furthermore, mesenchymal stem cells could be helpful in any prefabrication procedure in which neovascularization is indispensable.
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Comparison of Effective Use of Implanted Vascular Pedicles for Skin Flap Prefabrication. Ann Plast Surg 2009; 63:209-16. [DOI: 10.1097/sap.0b013e31818a6629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Hoang NT, Staudenmaier R, Hai LH, Hai LH, Van Doan L, Hoehnke C. Successful re-construction of a large tissue defect using a free pre-fabricated flap with purely implanted arterialised venous loop. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2009; 62:e225-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2008.11.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2008] [Revised: 10/26/2008] [Accepted: 11/09/2008] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Hoang NT, Hoehnke C, Hien PT, Mandlik V, Feucht A, Staudenmaier R. Neovascularization and free microsurgical transfer of in vitro cartilage-engineered constructs. Microsurgery 2009; 29:52-61. [PMID: 18942651 DOI: 10.1002/micr.20565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Cartilage tissue engineering shows to have tremendous potential for the reconstruction of three-dimensional cartilage defects. To ensure survival, shape, and function, in vitro cartilage-engineered constructs must be revascularized. This article presents an effective method for neovascularization and free microsurgical transfer of these in vitro constructs. Twelve female Chinchilla Bastard rabbits were used. Cartilage-engineered constructs were created by isolating chondrocytes from auricular biopsies, amplifying in monolayer culture, and then seeding them onto polycaprolactone scaffolds. In each prefabricated skin flap, three in vitro cartilage-engineered constructs (2 x 2 x 0.5 cm) and one construct without cells (served as the control) were implanted beneath an 8 x 15 cm random-pattern skin flap, neovascularized by implantation of an arteriovenous vascular pedicle with maximal blood flow. Six weeks later, the neovascularized flaps with embedded cartilage-engineered constructs were completely removed based on the newly implanted vascular pedicle, and then freely retransferred into position using microsurgery. Macroscopic observation, selective microangiography, histology, and immunohistochemistry were performed to determine the construct vitality, neovascularization, and new cartilage formation. The results showed that all neovascularized skin flaps with embedded constructs were successfully free-transferred as free flaps. The implanted constructs were well integrated and protected within the flap. All constructs were well neovascularized and showed histologically stability in both size and form. Immunohistology showed the existence of cartilage-like tissue with extracellular matrix neosynthesis.
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- Nguyen The Hoang
- Department of Hand Surgery and Microsurgery, Institute of Trauma and Orthopedics, Central University Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.
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BACKGROUND Outcome of arterialized venous flaps is quite varied. The authors' initial experiments showed that a good vascular bed contributes significantly to survival of the flap. In continuation of these experiments, this study aimed to understand the influence of architectural variations on flap outcome. METHODS Fasciocutaneous flaps were designed on the ears of New Zealand rabbits, and the animals were randomized into four groups having flaps that used the larger anterior marginal vein (1.3 mm) or the smaller central vein (0.6 mm) for arterial inflow, with or without isolation of the flap from its bed with a silicone sheet. Flaps were observed for area of flap survival and vasculature was assessed by microangiography. RESULTS Using the smaller central vein for arterial inflow (n = 15), arterialized venous flaps had an excellent outcome, with good flap survival in 100 percent of the animals (survival of >85 percent of flap area), and a mean flap survival area of 99.4 +/- 1.6 percent. Even when neovascularization was prevented by isolation of the flaps (n = 14), 92 percent of central vein flaps showed good survival, with a mean flap survival area of 93.3 +/- 7.3 percent, which was significantly better than that of anterior marginal vein flaps (n = 22), which showed good flap survival in only 27 percent of the animals (mean flap survival area, 76.4 +/- 12.1 percent). CONCLUSIONS Survival of arterialized venous flaps is optimized by using smaller-caliber veins for inflow and reserving larger-caliber veins for outflow. This regulates inflow and avoids high blood pressure, and arterialized venous flaps behave as physiologic flaps do, by not relying on neovascularization for survival.
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Hoang Nguyen T, Kloeppel M, Hoehnke C, Staudenmaier R. Influence of silicone sheets on microvascular anastomosis. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2008; 466:3123-9. [PMID: 18636304 PMCID: PMC2628249 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-008-0388-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2007] [Accepted: 06/27/2008] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The use of silicone products combined with free flap transfer is well established in reconstructive surgery. We determined the risk of thrombosis as a result of direct contact between the silicone sheet and the point of microanastomosis. We performed microvascular surgery in 24 female Chinchilla Bastard rabbits weighing 3500 to 4000 g using two groups: Group 1 (n = 12), microanastomosis directly in contact with silicone sheets; and Group 2 (n = 12), microanastomosis protected by a 2 x 3 x 1-cm muscle cuff before being placed in contact with the silicone. We assessed flow-through of the microanastomosis by selective microangiography and histology at 1 and 3 weeks. All microanastomoses in Group 1 were occluded by postoperative thromboses, whereas all microanastomoses in Group 2 had adequate flow-through. Histologic analysis revealed thromboses in Group 1 formed from collagenous bundles of fiber securely attached to the intraluminal wall of the vessel. Three weeks after the procedure, these thromboses were canalized by varying small vessels. In Group 2, a slight luminal stenosis with evidence of infiltration of inflammatory cells at the microanastomosis line was observed histologically in all cases. Prefabricated flaps using silicone sheets and muscular cuffs placed around the anastomoses appear to reduce the risk of thrombosis and enhance neovascularization.
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- The Hoang Nguyen
- Department of Hand Surgery and Microsurgery, Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Central University Hospital 108, Khoa B1-2, Benh vien 108, So 1 Tran Hung Dao, Hanoi, Vietnam ,Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital “rechts der Isar”, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany ,ENT Department, University Hospital “rechts der Isar”, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital “rechts der Isar”, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital “rechts der Isar”, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- ENT Department, University Hospital “rechts der Isar”, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Giessler GA, Zobitz M, Friedrich PF, Bishop AT. Transplantation of a vascularized rabbit femoral diaphyseal segment: Mechanical and histologic properties of a new living bone transplantation model. Microsurgery 2008; 28:291-9. [DOI: 10.1002/micr.20492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Sinha M. ‘Prefabricated’ and ‘prelaminated’ flaps: two very different techniques. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2007; 60:1370-1. [PMID: 17689308 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2007.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2006] [Accepted: 06/20/2007] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- John M Houle
- Springfield, Ill. From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
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Polykandriotis E, Tjiawi J, Euler S, Arkudas A, Hess A, Brune K, Greil P, Lametschwandtner A, Horch RE, Kneser U. The venous graft as an effector of early angiogenesis in a fibrin matrix. Microvasc Res 2007; 75:25-33. [PMID: 17544455 DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2007.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2007] [Revised: 04/01/2007] [Accepted: 04/03/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The arteriovenous loop (AV loop) model is gaining importance as a means of initiating and sustaining perfusion in tissue engineering constructs in vivo. This study represents an attempt to dissect the morphology of early arterialization and angiogenesis in the AV loop in a fibrin matrix with special focus on the interpositional venous graft (IVG) segment. An AV loop was constructed in 30 rats using the femoral vessels and an IVG. The AV loop was encased in an isolation chamber filled with a fibrin matrix. Evaluation methods included scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of corrosion casts, immune histology and micro magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). Direct luminal neovascular sprouting was evident between day 10 and day 14 from the vein and the IVG but not from the arterial segment. Arterialization of the IVG manifested itself on the corrosion casts as a gradual reduction in luminal caliber with onset after day 7. Microdissection of the microvascular replicas could demonstrate for the first time the presence of direct luminal sprouts from the IVG. MRA was used to display the shunt pattern of perfusion in the patent AV loop. From the three segments of the vascular axis in the AV loop the IVG is the most versatile for applications in the clinical as well as the experimental setting. Kinetics of angiogenesis warrant further investigation in the IVG.
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- E Polykandriotis
- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Medical Center, Krankenhausstrasse 12, 91054 Erlangen, Germany.
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Tiranathanagul K, Dhawan V, Lytle IF, Zhang W, Borschel GH, Buffington DA, Tziampazis E, Brown DL, Humes HD. Tissue Engineering of an Implantable Bioartificial Hemofilter. ASAIO J 2007; 53:176-86. [PMID: 17413558 DOI: 10.1097/01.mat.0000259295.56446.40] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The first step in the tissue engineering of an implantable bioartificial kidney is the development of an implant that produces ultrafiltrate to replace glomerular function. A fabricated device containing synthetic hollow hemofiltration fibers was placed around the femoral vascular pedicle in rats, which initiated new tissue formation with a mature and durable neocapillary bed. The transudate fluid produced by this newly formed capillary bed accumulated through the hollow fibers into a subcutaneous port to allow evaluation of the fluid. In its first phase, this study evaluated various hollow fibers and tissue induction processes by the measurement of fluid volume, urea nitrogen, and total protein continuously for 6 weeks. New tissues formed within the implants surrounding the fibers, and the vascular density, vessel sizes, and percent cross-sectional vascular area were assessed by means of histomorphometric analysis after 6 weeks. The volume of fluid formation correlated with both vascular density and fiber membrane surface area. The implant fluid-to-serum ratios demonstrated a permselective filtrate. In a second phase, platelet-derived growth factor and vascular endothelial growth factor versus carrier alone were infused directly into the implants for the first 4 weeks in vivo through osmotic pumps and followed up to 9 weeks. Cumulative implant fluid volumes were significantly greater in the growth factor-treated group than in control animals and were associated with greater numbers of small-caliber blood vessels. These results provide the initial proof of concept in developing a tissue-engineered hemofilter prototype on a small scale in a rodent model.
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- Khajohn Tiranathanagul
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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Giessler GA, Friedrich PF, Shin RH, Bishop AT. The superficial inferior epigastric artery fascia flap in the rabbit. Microsurgery 2007; 27:560-4. [PMID: 17764092 DOI: 10.1002/micr.20413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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In reconstructive surgery, fascial flaps provide thin, pliable tissue for mucosal closure or serve as a highly vascularized support for skin grafts. Their angiogenic potential is used for experimental neovascularization of avascular tissue grafts. However, most fascial flaps in animal surgery have random pattern design with short reach. As a pilot study for a femur revascularization project in rabbits, a new axial fascial flap is described based on the superficial inferior epigastric (SIE) vessels. They were used in this species previously only as ligated bundles or in fasciocutaneous flaps. The topographical anatomy of the SIE-vessels, lower abdominal fascia, and panniculus carnosus are outlined. The angiogenic capabilities are demonstrated microangiographically by abundant vessel formation in a femur allograft. Used in a pedicled fashion, this flap is an alternative to femoral and saphenous vessels for prefabrication or revascularization procedures in the lower abdomen, genital area, and thigh. Distant recipient sites seem possible with microsurgical transfer.
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- Goetz A Giessler
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Microvascular Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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