Utilization of a Tubularized CorMatrix Extracellular Matrix for Repair of an Arteriovenous Fistula Aneurysm

Histologic examination of decellularized porcine intestinal submucosa extracellular matrix (CorMatrix) in pediatric congenital heart surgery

“…Of note, although CorMatrix is primarily utilized in cardiac surgery at this time, vascular surgeons are increasingly using CorMatrix for peripheral vascular reconstruction. CorMatrix has been described in several vascular reconstructive procedures, including ascending aorta aneurysm repair [25], aortic root enlargement [26], and repair of aortic coarctation [27] and arteriovenous fistula aneurysm [28] with good clinical outcomes. In the setting of ascending aorta aneurysm repair, CorMatrix was noted for its superior strength and handling characteristics.…”

Aristolochic acid induces chronic kidney disease in ace knockout mice

“…Renal interstitial fibrosis was found associated with reduced levels of MMPs and ECM accumulation in some renal disease. [ 23 24 ] Because of the AAI, the upper regulation of MMP-9 synthesis is inhibited, causing downregulation of MMP-9 in AAI-induced kidney disease.…”

Surgical interventions for autogenous arteriovenous fistula aneurysms in hemodialysis patients

“…The treatment of focal fistula aneurysms has traditionally include resection of the aneurysm materials and interpositioning bypass by using prosthetic graft. Previously reported techniques for treatment of AFV pseudoaneurysms and aneurysms have included the use of self-expanding stent grafts [14], prosthetic graft exoprosthesis reinforcement [8], use of Tubularized CorMatrix [15], aneurysmorrhaphy [12], and partial aneurysmectomy with native reconstruction [9,16] or prosthetic interposition [17]. Patel et al [18], reported that they performed resection of the aneurysm, followed with graft interpositioning or primary repair and no fistulas were compromised or lost as a result of the procedure.…”