Table 2: Morphological description of explanted venous valve leaflet remnants.
Group | Animal I | Animal II |
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Group I | Thickened and hypertrophied remnants; no thrombi |
Thickened and hypertrophied remnants; minor sinus thrombosis |
Group II | Thickened and hypertrophied remnants; minor sinus thrombosis |
Thickened and hypertrophied remnants; thrombus on the entire graft length |
Group III | Leaflet adhesion on the venous wall; no thrombi |
Leaflet adhesion on the venous wall; minor sinus thrombosis |