The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 134, Issue 2 , Pages 504-505 , August 2007

A randomized trial of an external Dacron sheath for the prevention of vein graft disease: The Extent study

  • Gavin J. Murphy, MD, FRCS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Mr GJ Murphy, Bristol Heart Institute, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Marlborough Street, Bristol BS6 5SJ, United Kingdom. Telephone: 0044 117928 3145, Fax: 0044 1179299737.
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  • Andrew C. Newby, BA, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Andrew Newby and Gianni Angelini are employees of the University of Bristol, which holds a patent on the concept of the external vascular stent.
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  • Jamie Y. Jeremy, PhD
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  • Andreas Baumbach, MD, FRCP
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  • Gianni D. Angelini, MD, FRCS

      Affiliations

    • Andrew Newby and Gianni Angelini are employees of the University of Bristol, which holds a patent on the concept of the external vascular stent.

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    Extent, a macroporous Dacron sheath reinforced with polytetrafluoroethylene ribs. The flange permits placement after completion of both anastomoses.

    Extent, a macroporous Dacron sheath reinforced with polytetrafluoroethylene ribs. The flange permits placement after completion of both anastomoses.

 Funded by the British Heart Foundation.

PII: S0022-5223(07)00674-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2007.01.092

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 134, Issue 2 , Pages 504-505 , August 2007

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