RESORBABLE ANASTOMOSIS STENTS AND PLUGS

摘要

The invention relates to anastomosis stents and plugs comprised of a non- polyglycolic acid material that is resorbable by the patient in about a few minutes up to about 90 days. Such stents and plugs may be employed in surgic al techniques wherein tissue is joined at an interface without need for sutures , optionally through use of a tissue sealant. As a result, interfacial tensile strengths of at least about 1.3N/cm2 may be achieved.