DISSOLVABLE SLEEVE CONFIGURATIONS TO AID GRAFT DEPLOYMENT

摘要

A prosthesis including a self-expanding stent (1140), a graft body (1141), and one or more sleeves is disclosed, in addition to methods of treatment using the prosthesis. The proximal and distal ends of the prosthesis may include one or more sleeves and one or more barbs. The sleeves may be removable or dissolvable, for example, upon exposure to an activating agent. The prosthesis may be used to treat lacerated vessels and transected vessels.