BIORESORBABLE LARYNGOTRACHEAL STENT AND METHODS OF TREATMENT

摘要

Bioresorbable stents for treating airway disorders and methods of treatment of the airway disorders using the bioresorbable stents are disclosed. Once implanted, the stents stabilize or maintain an airway lumen. The radial strength of the stents decreases with time which allows the airway to adjust from being artificially supported to a healed state without artificial support. The stent may be removed from the airway through bioresorption without intervention. The bioresorbable stents include a bioresorbable body having a shape that conforms or is conformable to the shape of the of airway lumen.

主权项

1. A method of treating an airway disorder in a patient in need of treatment thereof, comprising:
providing a bioresorbable non-expandable stent; and maintaining an airway in a desired configuration by disposing the stent within the airway of a patient having an airway disorder, wherein an initial radial strength of the stent allows it to maintain the desired configuration of the airway to allow healing of the airway, wherein the radial strength of the stent decreases with time due to bioresorption of the stent allowing the airway to adjust from being artificially supported to a healed state without artificial support of the stent.