Research Article

Development of a New Hybrid Biodegradable Drug-Eluting Stent for the Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease

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Stent design. (a) Conventional bare-metal stent. (b) Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) and nitinol knitting structure of the hybrid biodegradable stent. (c) Self-expandable delivery system of the hybrid biodegradable stent.
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