Pig being prepared for surgery

A vet and animal technicians prepare a pig for surgery. The pig will be fitted with artificial blood vessels to test how they work. Artificial blood-vessels could one day replace the use of human veins in bypass surgery.

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Last edited: 13 January 2022 13:19

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