Flexions of the Popliteal Artery and the Culture Could Challenge the Outcomes of the Endovascular Procedures

Ukita, Rei; Díaz, José

doi:10.3400/avd.edit.19-00135

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“…In contrast, we were able to harvest the entire length of the GSV to examine regional differences at the joint space level. Ukita et al 11 suggested that increased bending of the knee causes more flexion of the popliteal artery. Moreover, they suggested that the hinge point or the maximum bending stress point when the knee bends affected arterial flexion and that this was due to cultural aspects (especially in the Japanese culture, where the sitting posture called "seiza" is commonly observed).…”

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Site-specific mechanical properties of the human great saphenous vein: Cadaveric comparisons among the thigh, knee, and lower leg harvest sites

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Background This study aimed to determine site-specific mechanical properties of the great saphenous vein (GSV) harvested from various sites in the same cadaver. Methods GSV samples were harvested from three sites: the thigh, knee, and lower leg. The thickness and diameter of the samples were measured, and the tensile test was performed to measure stiffness and Young’s modulus. Results The stiffness of the GSV harvested from knees in the longitudinal direction was lower than those from other sites, whereas the stiffness of the GSV harvested from the lower leg in the circumferential direction was lower than that from the thigh. Conclusions The GSV has site-specific mechanical properties. Thus, in addition to morphological evaluations such as echo and computed tomography in preoperative graft surgical evaluations, knowledge of the mechanical properties at each site can improve the patency rate and prevent aneurysmal expansion.

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