Clinical experiences with untreated homologous vein grafts in reconstruction of arteries (author's transl)

50 transplantations of homologous vein grafts in reconstruction of arteries are reported on. Vein grafts were either transplanted immediately or used after deep freezing. This procedure has proved to be effective in the replacement of arteries during our observation period of four years. Results of homologous vein transplants are similar to those of autologous transplants.