Comparison of Small-Intestinal Submucosa and Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene as a Vascular Conduit in the Presence of Gram-Positive Contamination

Abstract

Compared with ePTFE, SIS induces host tissue remodeling, exhibits a decreased neointimal response to infection, and is resistant to bacterial colonization. SIS may provide a superior alternative to ePTFE as a vascular conduit for peripheral vascular surgery.