Method for modifying a stent in an implanted site

Details Method for modifying a stent in an implanted site Method for modifying a stent in an implanted site

1994-09-14

1997-01-14

Sykes, Angela D.

Surgery

Instruments

Light application

606 15, A61B 1700, A61B 1704, A61F 204

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055934030

ABSTRACT:
A stent in an implanted site is subjected to pulses of laser or sonic energy from external means thereby altering its physical structure without substantially altering or damaging tissue surrounding the implanted site.

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