| abstract |
The present invention, in an exemplary embodiment, provides a stent (110) which combines many of the excellent characteristics of both silicone and metal stents while eliminating the indesirable ones. In particular, it is an objective of a preferred embodiment of the present invention to provide a stent (110), that is easily installed, yet removable. Moreover, the stent (110) does not cause material infections and has the capacity to reduce infection. |