Veins are more difficult to anastomose and are more likely to occlude than arteries when used as a graft

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: T
Veins are technically more difficult to anastomose than are arteries because their walls are thinner and have less substantial muscular. Arterial grafts do not thrombose and occlude as readily as do venous grafts.

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