3D-Printed Biodegradable Polymeric Vascular Grafts

Abstract

Congenital heart defect interventions may benefit from the fabrication of patient-specific vascular grafts because of the wide array of anatomies present in children with cardiovascular defects. 3D printing is used to establish a platform for the production of custom vascular grafts, which are biodegradable, mechanically compatible with vascular tissues, and support neotissue formation and growth.

Keywords: 3D printing; biodegradable grafts; biodegradable polyesters; biomaterials; poly(propylene fumarate).