Table 1 General Data of vessels. NA, not applicable.
Groups | Vessels (n = 120) | Tensile strength determination External diameter (mm) Mean ± SD (n = 20) | Burst pressure tests External diameter (mm) Mean ± SD (n = 20) | Suture | Stiches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C (n = 40) | Porcine coronary vessels | 3.09 ± 0.22 | 3.11 ± 0.21 | NA | NA |
Suture (n = 40) | Porcine coronary vessels | 3.09 ± 0.16 | 3.09 ± 0.26 | 8/0 | 12 |
VIVO (n = 40) | Porcine coronary vessels | 3.05 ± 0.25 | 3.04 ± 0.16 | NA | NA |
