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Biomaterials | 2016

Development and evaluation of in vivo tissue engineered blood vessels in a porcine model

T.C. Rothuizen; Febriyani Damanik; T. Lavrijsen; Michel J.T. Visser; Jaap F. Hamming; Reshma A. Lalai; Jacques M.G.J. Duijs; Anton Jan van Zonneveld; Imo E. Hoefer; Clemens van Blitterswijk; Ton J. Rabelink; Lorenzo Moroni; Joris I. Rotmans

BACKGROUND Theres a large clinical need for novel vascular grafts. Tissue engineered blood vessels (TEBVs) have great potential to improve the outcome of vascular grafting procedures. Here, we present a novel approach to generate autologous TEBV in vivo. Polymer rods were engineered and implanted, evoking an inflammatory response that culminates in encapsulation by a fibrocellular capsule. We hypothesized that, after extrusion of the rod, the fibrocellular capsule differentiates into an adequate vascular conduit once grafted into the vasculature. METHODS AND RESULTS Rods were implanted subcutaneously in pigs. After 4 weeks, rods with tissue capsules grown around it were harvested. Tissue capsules were grafted bilaterally as carotid artery interposition. One and 4-week patency were evaluated by angiography whereupon pigs were sacrificed. Tissue capsules before and after grafting were evaluated on tissue remodeling using immunohistochemistry, RNA profiling and mechanical testing. Rods were encapsulated by thick, well-vascularized tissue capsules, composed of circumferentially aligned fibroblasts, collagen and few leukocytes, with adequate mechanical strength. Patency was 100% after 1 week and 87.5% after 4 weeks. After grafting, tissue capsules remodeled towards a vascular phenotype. Gene profiles of TEBVs gained more similarity with carotid artery. Wall thickness and αSMA-positive area significantly increased. Interestingly, a substantial portion of (myo)fibroblasts present before grafting expressed smooth muscle cell markers. While leukocytes were hardly present anymore, the lumen was largely covered with endothelial cells. Burst pressure remained stable after grafting. CONCLUSIONS Autologous TEBVs were created in vivo with sufficient mechanical strength enabling vascular grafting. Grafts differentiated towards a vascular phenotype upon grafting.


European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery | 2015

The role of branch vessels in aortic type B dissection: an in vitro study.

H.T.C. Veger; J.J.M. Westenberg; Michel J.T. Visser

OBJECTIVES In acute type B aortic dissection (ABAD) a patent false lumen portends a poor outcome. Patent branch vessels originating from the false lumen in a type B aortic dissection are assumed to contribute to persistent blood flow and patent false lumen. Therefore, the morphologic changes of the false lumen generated by different outflow rates in an in vitro model were investigated. METHODS An artificial dissection was created in two ex vivo porcine aortas. A thin cannula was placed in the false lumen, simulating a branch vessel originating from it. The aorta was positioned in a validated in vitro circulatory system with physiological pulsatile flow (1,500-2,700 mL/minute) and pressure characteristics (130/70 mm Hg). The cannula was attached to a small silicone tube with an adjustable valve mechanism. Three different valve settings were used for creating outflow from the false lumen (fully closed, opened at 50%, and fully opened at 100%). Measurements of lumen areas and flow rates were assessed with time-resolved magnetic resonance imaging. In order to study reproducibility, the experiment was performed twice in two different porcine aortas with a similar morphology. RESULTS Increasing antegrade outflow through the branch vessel of the false lumen resulted in a significant (p < .01) increase of the mean false lumen area at the proximal and distal location in both models. The distal false lumen expanded up to 107% in the case of high outflow via the false lumen through the branch vessel. CONCLUSIONS Increasing antegrade outflow through a branch vessel originating from the false lumen when no distal re-entry tear is present results in an expansion of the cross sectional false lumen area.


Vascular | 2013

Infection of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm stent graft after urosepsis: case report and review of the literature.

Hugo T C Veger; P Ph Hedeman Joosten; S. Thoma; Michel J.T. Visser

Infection of endovascular abdominal aneurysm stent grafts is an uncommon but known complication. Inoculation with bacteria of the endovascular abdominal aneurysm stent graft during the actual implantation, in the periprocedural hospitalization or later due to an aortoenteric fistula, has been described in the literature. We report a case of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm stent graft infection occurring 40 months after implantation in a patient doing well up to an episode of urosepsis. In conclusion, we postulate that poor intraluminal healing of stent grafts, as observed in several explant studies, may result in a higher susceptibility to episodes of bacteremia than prosthetic vascular grafts inserted during open repair. We therefore consider the administration of prophylactic antibiotics in patients with endovascular stent grafts during periods with a likelihood of bacteremia.


Vascular | 2017

The use of intrarenal Doppler ultrasonography as predictor for positive outcome after renal artery revascularization

Jeroen Jwm Brouwers; Rob C van Wissen; Hugo Tc Veger; Joris I. Rotmans; Bart Mertens; Michel J.T. Visser

Whether patients with renal artery stenosis should undergo therapeutic revascularization is controversial. In this retrospective study, we evaluated prognostic intrarenal Doppler ultrasound parameters that might have a predictive value for a beneficial response after renal revascularization. From January 2003 until December 2012, all renovascular interventions for renal artery stenosis were analyzed. The resistive index and the maximal systolic acceleration were determined by Doppler ultrasonography prior to intervention. Thirty-two patients who underwent a renal revascularization procedure were included: 13 combined positive responders and 19 combined non-responders. The combined positive responders had a significant lower resistive index than the combined non-responders (0.5 vs. 0.6, P = 0.001) and a significant lower maximal systolic acceleration (1.0 vs. 3.8, P = 0.001) before revascularization. A prediction model (RI ≤ 0.5 and ACCmax ≤ 1.3 m/s2) was formulated to identify a subgroup that benefits from renal revascularization. This model has an expected sensitivity of 69% and specificity of 89% for improvement in renal function and/or blood pressure after revascularization. The non-invasive intrarenal Doppler ultrasound parameters resistive index and maximal systolic acceleration can be used as tools to predict improvement in renal function and/or blood pressure after revascularization of renal artery stenosis. The clinical value of this prediction model should be evaluated in a prospective trial.


Annals of Vascular Surgery | 2015

Bypass Graft Failure Resulting from Misidentification of the Aberrant Anatomy of a Persistent Sciatic Artery.

Teun W.F. Pappot; Herman M. Schuttevaer; Michel J.T. Visser

A persistent sciatic artery (PSA) is a rare vascular anomaly in which, in contrast to normal embryonic development, the sciatic artery does not involute. Although prone to aneurysm formation and thrombosis, this is, to our knowledge, the first case of early femoral popliteal bypass failure due to a PSA.


Journal of Vascular Surgery | 2000

Thrombus within an aortic aneurysm does not reduce pressure on the aneurysmal wall

G.W.H. Schurink; J.M. van Baalen; Michel J.T. Visser; J.H. van Bockel


Journal of Vascular Surgery | 1991

Cells derived from omental fat tissue and used for seeding vascular prostheses are not endothelial in origin. A study on the origin of epitheloid cells derived from omentum.

Michel J.T. Visser; J. Hajo van Bockel; Goos N.P. van Muijen; Victor W.M. van Hinsbergh


Journal of Vascular Surgery | 2005

Effect of intraluminal thrombus on pressure transmission in the abdominal aortic aneurysm

Jan-Willem Hinnen; Olivier H.J. Koning; Michel J.T. Visser; Hajo van Bockel


Journal of Vascular Surgery | 2004

Direct intra-aneurysm sac pressure measurement using tip-pressure sensors: in vivo and in vitro evaluation.

Nuno Dias; Krassi Ivancev; Martin Malina; Jan-Willem Hinnen; Michel J.T. Visser; Bengt Lindblad; Björn Sonesson


Journal of Vascular Surgery | 2001

Nerve-preserving aortoiliac reconstruction surgery: Anatomical study and surgical approach

Jan van Schaik; Jary M. van Baalen; Michel J.T. Visser; M.C. DeRuiter

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J. Hajo van Bockel

Leiden University Medical Center

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Jan-Willem Hinnen

Leiden University Medical Center

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H.T.C. Veger

Leiden University Medical Center

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J.H. van Bockel

Leiden University Medical Center

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Jary M. van Baalen

Leiden University Medical Center

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Joris I. Rotmans

Leiden University Medical Center

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Anton Jan van Zonneveld

Leiden University Medical Center

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Bart Mertens

Leiden University Medical Center

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