What is capilliarisation?

Capilliarisation refers to the process of converting a venous transplant into a capillary-like structure. This process involves the migration and proliferation of endothelial cells from the surrounding tissue into the lumen of the graft, which gradually transforms the graft into a capillary network.

Capilliarisation is crucial for the long-term success of venous transplant surgery. By converting the graft into a capillary-like structure, it allows for the establishment of a functional microcirculation, which provides the graft with oxygen and nutrients and facilitates the exchange of waste products. This process helps to prevent graft failure due to thrombosis or intimal hyperplasia.