When Selecting a Vascular Graft for a Vascular Bypass or Replacement

question 21

Multiple Choice

When selecting a vascular graft for a vascular bypass or replacement procedure,what are the desirable characteristics that influence the surgeon's choice of graft?

• A) Thrombo-resistant, biocompatible, and easy to handle
• B) Fairly priced, variety of sizes, and ability to clot blood
• C) Sterilizable, nonantigenic, and able to last a lifetime
• D) Reasonably priced, permit blood passage without clotting, and hypoallergenic

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