Computed tomography-guided additive manufacturing of Personalized Absorbable Gastrointestinal Stents for intestinal fistulae and perforations.

ABSTRACT: Small bowel perforations and obstructions are relatively frequent surgical emergencies, are potentially life-threatening, and have multiple etiologies. In general, treatment requires urgent surgical repair or resection and at times can lead to further complications. Stents may be used to help with healing intestinal perforations but use is limited as currently available stents are non-absorbable, are manufactured in a narrow size range, and/or are limited to usage in locations that are accessible for endoscopic removal post-healing. The use of 3D-printed bioresorbable polymeric stents will provide patients with a stent that can prevent leakage, is tailored specifically to their geometry, and will be usable within the small bowel, which is not amenable to endoscopic stent placement. This wo

SUBMITTER: Fathi P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7982053 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature