A new endoprosthesis with sensing capability

• Tipo: Artigo em Livro de Atas de Conferência Internacional
• Data: 2010

Autores

Isa C.T. Santos (Autor) FEUP; Alexandra Sepúlveda (Autor) Outra; Luís A. Rocha (Autor) Outra; João Manuel R. S. Tavares (Autor) FEUP

Ata de Conferência Internacional

Título: 1st International Conference on Applied Bionics and Biomechanics (ICABB-2010)

Página Inicial: 3 pag

1st International Conference on Applied Bionics and Biomechanics (ICABB-2010) Venice, Italy October 14-16, 2010

Venice, Italy , October 14-16, 2010

Classificação Científica

FOS: Ciências da engenharia e tecnologias > Engenharia mecânica

CORDIS: Ciências Tecnológicas > Tecnologia > Tecnologia de computadores

Outras Informações

Abstract (EN): An aneurysm is a severe health condition with high impact in human life. One of its current treatments is endovascular aneurysm repair, a minimally invasive surgery in which a stent-graft is guided, from the femoral artery to the affected segment, in order to prevent wall rupture. Stent-grafts are endoprosthesis composed of a metallic scaffold and a polymeric covering membrane. While early devices were made from stainless steel stents and woven polyester grafts, nowadays other materials are being used. The device¿s performance has been improved by the introduction of new materials; nevertheless, literature shows that more can be done. This article reviews the design of some thoracic ¿home-made¿ stent-grafts as well as the commercial devices available both in Europe and in the USA. Additionally, future trends concerning the development of this type of devices are presented, including the design of a new endoprosthesis with an embedded flexible pressure sensor.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 3