TUBULAR PROSTHESES

摘要

Tubular prostheses are provided for use in airways, upper digestive, and urinary tracts. Each of these uses has its own specific sets of biological specifications, based on what it must contain and exclude and the physical and chemical pressures and stresses to which it is subjected. The prostheses may be made from allogeneic cells. Thus they can be manufactured and stored prior to an individual's personal need arising.

主权项

1. An artificial airway for replacement of damaged tissue by implantation into a respiratory tract of a recipient, said artificial airway comprising:
a tubular stent, and substantially acellular, non-layered, contiguous, extracellular matrix surrounding the stent on its inner and outer surfaces.