Graft-artery junctions: Design optimization and CAD development

Yos S. Morsi, Amal Ahmed Owida, Hung Do, Md Shamsul Arefin, Xungai Wang

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Abstract

Designing and manufacturing of vascular prosthesis for arterial bypass grafts is a very complex problem. The process involves the selection of suitable geometry, materials of appropriate characteristics, and manufacturing technique capable of constructing prosthesis in a cost-effective manner. In this chapter, all engineering aspects related to the design and optimization of an artificial graft are presented and discussed. These aspects include CAD design of the graft, in vitro hemodynamic analysis to ensure good mechanical integrity and functionality, and optimization of the manufacturing techniques. Brief discussion is also given on the endothelization and vascularization of the artificial vessels and the future directions of the development of synthetic vessels for human implementation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComputer-Aided Tissue Engineering
EditorsMichael A.K. Liebschner
Pages269-287
Number of pages19
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
Volume868
ISSN (Print)1064-3745

Keywords

  • Arterial grafts
  • Biomaterials
  • Computer-aided design
  • Design optimization
  • Rapid prototyping
  • Vascular graft

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

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