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The use of nonpenetrating clips (NPC) for vascular anastomosis is quickly becoming accepted. Studies attest to decreased anastomotic time, comparable patency rates, and decreased blood loss. Few human studies on the use of NPC have been done to date. The purpose of this study was to evaluate primary patency rates, operative time, and complications associated with NPC compared to those with standard sutures for arterial venous graft (AVG). We retrospectively reviewed the clinical course of 82 patients with a mean age of 45 years (range, 22 to 87) from February 1996 to July 1999. All patients underwent upper extremity AVG construction. The procedures were performed at a single institution, by a single, well-experienced surgeon who has extensive experience with NPC. Primary patency rates, operative time, and complications were analyzed. Overall thrombotic incidence of AVG when NPC were used (27/48, 56%) was similar to that of sutures (17/34, 50%). Thrombotic incidence within the first year was similar as well (23/48, 48% and 13/34, 38%). The mean time to primary thrombosis was similar in both groups (6.9 and 6.8 months). The operative time required to construct an AVG with NPC (83 min) was significantly less than that with sutures (96 min) (p = 0.015). There was no significant difference in incidence of graft infection or pseudoaneurysm formation. NPC for AVG reduced operative time and resulted in primary patency and complication rates similar to those associated with use of sutures. The mean time to primary thrombosis was similar for both groups. Our findings suggest an intimai hyperplastic response of a similar nature resulting in thrombosis of both NPC and sutured AVGs.
Annals of Vascular Surgery – Springer Journals
Published: Aug 26, 2007
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