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BILIARY STENT-GRAFT

  • US 20050154448A1
  • Filed: 03/18/2005
  • Published: 07/14/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/22/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An endoprosthesis for use in supporting a body conduit, said device comprising a stent having structural elements and interstices between adjacent structural elements, said stent having a first diameter prior to implantation and a second diameter following implantation wherein said first diameter is smaller than said second diameter, said stent being provided with a covering over at least a portion of said structural elements, wherein the covering comprises a material which is substantially liquid impermeable, wherein macroscopic openings are provided through the covering, and wherein one or more of said structural elements provide protruding means for anchoring said stent to said body conduit.

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