Method for repairing an artery in a body

Details Method for repairing an artery in a body Method for repairing an artery in a body

1994-06-22

1996-11-05

Brittingham, Debra S.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Arterial prosthesis

Stent structure

623901, 606195, A61F 206, A61M 2900

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055711715

ABSTRACT:
An aortic graft, and method and apparatus for repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm includes a tubular graft which is intraluminally delivered through the aorta and secured to the aorta by the expansion and deformation of a thin-walled tubular member.

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