STENT GRAFT WITH IMPROVED GRAFT ADHESION

摘要

A graft (1) having a band of fibrous material (13) on an outer surface thereof adjacent its proximal end (9). The band of fibrous material extends circumferentially around the graft to promote adhesion. The band can be continuous around the proximal end of the graft. The band can be formed from a patch of fibrous material, cut or loop pile velour, by fibres woven or knitted into the material of the graft or by brushing of material of the graft to raise fibres of the material of the graft. The band of fibrous material has a length of from 5 mm to 15 mm along the length of the graft.