<b>Biodegradable Self-Expanding Poly-L/D-Lactic Acid Vascular Stent:</b>A Pilot Study in Canine and Porcine Iliac Arteries

Abstract

The PLA stent showed increased neointimal formation and reduced patency during early follow-up. Mechanical properties of the new biodegradable vascular stents are still inadequate, and the stent and the delivery device require modifications. The study methods were assessed as reliable and reproducible.