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Promise and challenges of bioabsorbable stents

2007; Wiley; Volume: 70; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/ccd.21176

1522-726X

Ron Waksman,

Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments

Despite the development and progression of metallic stents, many concerns still remain because of their permanent nature. Although metallic stents are effective in preventing recoil and late restenosis after coronary angioplasty, they continue to have limitations such as stent thrombosis and mismatch of the stent to the vessel size. Thus, the concept of bioabsorbable stents has emerged as an alternative to permanent metal stents. This review will outline concepts, material designs, preclinical, and initial clinical experimental studies with bioabsorbable stents.