The replacement of diseased or damaged vessels

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a) Large diameter (>6 mm) vascular grafts made from Dacron or poly(tetrafluroethylene) (PTFE) have enjoyed significant success for the replacement of diseased or damaged vessels. However, in cases where the vessel to be replaced has a diameter 5 mm or less, the only option for the replacement is a patient's native veins. Explain in detail why this is the case, what the challenges are in terms of developing a successful small diameter vascular prosthesis and why you think this goal has yet to be achieved

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