Long-term outcomes using vascular grafts sealed with fragmented autologous adipose tissue for aortoiliac occlusive disease

J Artif Organs. 2005;8(1):67-70. doi: 10.1007/s10047-004-0278-4.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to test the safety and efficacy of fragmented autologous adipose tissue (FAT) grafts for revascularization in aortoiliac occlusive disease. Twenty-seven patients with atherosclerotic aortoiliac occlusive disease underwent surgical treatment using FAT grafts. A piece of adipose connective tissue was obtained from the operative wound, cut into small pieces, and pressed into the wall of a fabric vascular prosthesis. Cumulative primary patency rates were 92% at 1 year, 92% at 3 years, and 86% at 6 years. Cumulative secondary patency rates were 96%, 96%, and 90% for the same intervals. In this clinical study, the FAT grafts demonstrated good long-term patency rates and no particular problems. This is the first clinical report of long-term outcomes using FAT grafts for aortofemoral or aortoiliac bypasses. FAT grafts are thus safe for revascularization in aortoiliac occlusive disease.

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aortic Diseases / surgery*
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery
  • Life Tables
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Patency