Mechanical properties of a biodegradable self-expandable polydioxanone monofilament stent: In vitro force relaxation and its clinical relevance.

Biodegradable stents are promising treatments for many diseases, e.g., coronary artery disease, urethral diseases, tracheal diseases, and esophageal strictures. The mechanical properties of biodegradable stent materials play a key role in the safety and efficacy of treatment. In particular, insuffic...

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Main Authors: Ales Bezrouk, Tomas Hosszu, Ludek Hromadko, Zuzana Olmrova Zmrhalova, Martin Kopecek, Martin Smutny, Iva Selke Krulichova, Jan M Macak, Jan Kremlacek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0235842