Rheinisch-westfalische Technische Hochschule (rwth) Aachen

Rheinisch-westfalische Technische Hochschule Aachen

Valentine Gesché

Stefan Jockenhövel

Thomas Gries

Andrij Pich

Andreas Greiner

Larissa Hussmann

Alexander Löwen

The invention relates to a method for producing a stent graft. The method comprises providing a graft made of a first polymer-based material and applying a stent structure comprising a plurality of struts made of a second polymer-based material onto the graft by means of an additive manufacturing method. The invention further relates to a stent graft produced by means of the method.

Stent graft and method for producing same

AN endovascular stent graft including a hydrogel capable of retarded swelling when coming into contact with blood upon implantation in a patient is provided. Methods for the treatment of aneurysms and the prevention of ischemic neurological damage, in particular spinal cord damage, in patients receiving aneurysm repair procedures, using said endovascular stent grafts is also provided.

Endovascular stent grafts and methods of using said stent grafts

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Aachen, Germany

Valentine Gesché