Prosthetic vascular grafts with a pleated structure

Details Prosthetic vascular grafts with a pleated structure Prosthetic vascular grafts with a pleated structure

1992-07-15

1994-02-01

Isabella, David

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

Arterial prosthesis

Stent structure

623 12, A61F 206

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052828476

ABSTRACT:
A vascular graft having a pleated circumference accommodates blood pressure changes with minimal change in internal surface area. A highly compliant graft may be made from a wide variety of polymers including non-elastomeric materials.

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