Biodegradable frame aortic prosthesis

2023: Prosthesis Announcement

In June 2023, it became known about the creation of a new model of a prosthesis for patients with aortic dissection at the ACOD B.V. Petrovsky. The upgraded design will save patients from possible negative consequences of surgery.

The prosthesis model used by early June 2023 for installation in patients with aortic dissection is a tube with a nitinol framework that provides expansion of the prosthesis and further maintenance of its shape. It is used in hybrid operations to replace the longest segment of the aorta with minimal traumatic impact. However, patients face complications over time, such as pressure sores and aortic tear, caused by the pressure of the scaffold on the surrounding tissues.

Biodegradable frame aortic prosthesis

Scientists take the next step in their research and set the task of developing a prosthesis with a biodegradable framework. This material will perform its function by spreading the prosthesis, but then, after the necessary time, will undergo self-dissolution. At the moment, this concept has no analogues in the world. The development will be a real breakthrough in aortic surgery.

The prosthesis that is used now is also our development. And he did very well. He copes with his task, has excellent reviews from aortic surgeons. Therefore, he is currently in the market in the leaders. But we move on. And now we set ourselves the task of saving the patient from negative consequences, - said the head of the Department of Reconstructive Cardiovascular Surgery of the NCC No. 1 of the RNChC named after Academician B.V. Petrovsky, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences Eduard Charchyan.

By June 2023, calculations and mathematical tests of the model of the new prosthesis are being carried out at the Kurchatov Institute Research Center. Following the successful completion of the theoretical phase, animal testing is planned to begin.^[1]

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