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PubMed: 39451359 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11100983
Manufacturing, Processing, and Characterization of Self-Expanding Metallic Stents: A Comprehensive Review.
Bioengineering (Basel) 11(10)
Authors: Saeedeh Vanaei, Mahdi Hashemi, Atefeh Solouk, Mohsen Asghari Ilani, Omid Amili, Mohamed Samir Hefzy, Yuan Tang, Mohammad Elahinia
Affiliations
- Mechanical Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606, USA.
- Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran 1591634311, Iran.
- Biomedical Engineering Department, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran 1591634311, Iran.
- School of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 1439957131, Iran.
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606, USA.
Abstract
This paper aims to review the State of the Art in metal self-expanding stents made from nitinol (NiTi), showing shape memory and superelastic behaviors, to identify the challenges and the opportunities for improving patient outcomes. A significant contribution of this paper is its extensive coverage of multidisciplinary aspects, including design, simulation, materials development, manufacturing, bio/hemocompatibility, biomechanics, biomimicry, patency, and testing methodologies. Additionally, the paper offers in-depth insights into the latest practices and emerging trends, with a special emphasis on the transformative potential of additive manufacturing techniques in the development of metal stents. By consolidating existing knowledge and highlighting areas for future innovation, this review provides a valuable roadmap for advancing nitinol stents.
MeSH
Stents, Biocompatible Materials, Shape Memory Alloys
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