RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Lederman, Lynne
T1 Ideal Bioabsorbable Stent Scaffold is an Achievable Dream
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2013
FD SAGE Publications
VO 13
IS 7
SP 31
OP 32
DO 10.1177/155989771307016
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/7/31.abstract
AB The development of metalic stents improved outcomes after angioplasty by reducing acute vessel occlusion. However, permanent metal-based stents have the potential for negative sequelae after several months in place that couls be overcome if the stents were absorbable. This article reviews the advantages of having stents “disappear” and discussed profress toward development of the idea bioabsorbable stent.