FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF THE COVERED MICROSTENT

摘要

Results were promising and allowed us to understand the effects of the covering on the mechanical behavior of the covered microstent. It shows how the contact between the stent and the covering influences the mechanical behavior of the covered stent. This work could be extended to study various types of metallic and non-metallic covered stents, and provide design-driven selection of suitable stent and materials. Further modeling will be performed on the design of covering patches, other types of covered microstents, and different covering materials.