When Selecting a Vascular Graft for a Vascular Bypass or Replacement

question 18

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? Select all that apply.

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

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