When Selecting a Vascular Graft for a Vascular Bypass or Replacement

question 5

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 from the listed options.

• 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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