IMPLANT MATERIAL

摘要

The present invention relates generally to tissue implant material for use in grafting procedures. More particularly, the present invention provides non-vascular tissue for use as vascular graft material. The present invention further contemplates a method of vascular grafting using non-vascular tissue. The tissue of the present invention is preferably autologous relative to the recipient of the graft and is conveniently prepared around or on a molding support inserted into a body cavity of the intended recipient of the graft. The tissues and methods of the present invention are particularly useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of diseased or damaged blood vessels such as in atherosclerosis.