Review Article

Vascular Tissue Engineering: Recent Advances in Small Diameter Blood Vessel Regeneration

Table 2

Requirements of an ideal TEVG, in particular small diameter vessels.

BiocompatibilityNontoxicity
Nonimmunogenicity
Nonthrombogenicity
Nonsusceptibility to infection
Ability to grow for pediatric patients
Maintenance of a functional endothelium

Mechanical propertiesCompliance similar to native vessel
Burst pressure similar to native vessel
Kink and compression resistance
Good suture retention

ProcessabilityLow manufacturing costs
Readily available with a large variety of lengths and diameters
Sterilizable
Easy storage