Development of a flexible pressure sensor for measurement of endotension

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2010

Authors

Isa C. T. Santos (Author) FEUP; João Manuel R. S. Tavares (Author) FEUP; L. A. Rocha (Author) Other; S. M. Sampaio (Author) Other; R. Roncon-Albuquerque (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: TMSi - Sixth International Conference on Technology and Medical Sciences

Pages: 38-38

TMSi - Sixth International Conference on Technology and Medical Sciences

FEUP, Porto, Portugal, 21 a 23 de Outubro de 2010

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Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Other engineering and technologies

CORDIS: Technological sciences

Other information

Abstract (EN): Aortic aneurysms can be deadly if not treated. Their modern treatment commenced in the early 1950’s, but it was during the 1990’s that was revolutionized by the introduction of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). This minimally invasive procedure is frequently associated with advantages such as shortened hospital stays and the possibility to treat patients unfit for surgery. However, it requires long-term surveillance, which has important implications in the total cost. The development of a smart stent-graft, i.e., a stent-graft with some in-device mechanism to perform a given function and can communicate with an external element, could help mitigate this problem. This paper identifies the main users of a smart stent-graft and presents its key characteristics.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific