The underdilation of nitinol stents at TIPS implantation: Solution or illusion?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2017.01.032
Abstract: PURPOSE This study investigates the behaviour of self-expanding nitinol stents at the time of TIPS-implantation and thereafter. METHODS Hundred consecutive patients with cirrhosis receiving a TIPS revision were included. The smallest stent diameter was measured… read more here.
Keywords: tips implantation; stent diameter; nitinol stents; underdilation ... See more keywords
Biomechanical interpretation of observed fatigue fractures of peripheral Nitinol stents in the superficial femoral arteries through in silico modelling.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2020.109771
Abstract: PURPOSE To suggest an in silico modelling approach to estimate the fatigue failure on peripheral Nitinol stents implanted in the superficial femoral artery (SFA) and interpret the clinically observed stent fractures of a retrospective series… read more here.
Keywords: superficial femoral; nitinol stents; silico modelling; biomechanical interpretation ... See more keywords
Self-Expandable Nitinol Stents for the Treatment of Nonmalignant Deep Venous Obstruction
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DOI: 10.1161/circinterventions.120.009673
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background: Angioplasty with stent placement is a therapeutic option for patients with acute thrombotic, postthrombotic, and nonthrombotic obstruction of the iliofemoral veins or inferior vena cava. Previous… read more here.
Keywords: expandable nitinol; acute thrombotic; self expandable; patency ... See more keywords
Self-expanding nitinol stents of high versus low chronic outward force in de novo femoropopliteal occlusive arterial lesions (BIOFLEX-COF trial): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1186/s13063-017-2338-0
Abstract: BackgroundSelf-expanding nitinol stents must be oversized at least by a minimal amount to ensure contact with the vessel wall and prevent migration. Once the stent is deployed it exerts a continuous force upon the vascular… read more here.
Keywords: trial; cof; nitinol stents; study ... See more keywords
Long-Term Results of Endovascular Treatment with Nitinol Stents for Femoropopliteal TASC II C and D Lesions
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DOI: 10.3390/medicina58091225
Abstract: Background and Objectives: The feasibility of endovascular treatment (EVT) for Trans-Atlantic Inter-Society Consensus (TASC) II C and D femoropopliteal artery lesions has been described, but no prospective study has performed a long-term follow-up. The aim… read more here.
Keywords: nitinol stents; long term; tasc lesions; endovascular treatment ... See more keywords