abstract |
The invention relates to a stent-graft (100) with a bioabsorbable structure (110) and a permanent graft (120) for luminal support and treatment of arterial fistulas, occlusive disease, and aneurysms. The bioabsorbable structure (110) is formed from braided filaments (112) of materials such as PLA, PLLA, PDLA, and PGA and the graft (120) is formed from materials such as PET, ePTFE, PCU or PU. <IMAGE> |