EXPANDIERBARE ENDOPROTHESEN FÜR MENSCHLICHE ODER TIERISCH ROHRFÖRMIGE ORGANE

摘要

PCT No. PCT/FR93/00246 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 21, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 21, 1994 PCT Filed Mar. 11, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO93/18317 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 16, 1993An endoprosthesis includes an extensible tubular mesh embedded in a plastic or elastomer extensible film. A tool for positioning the endoprosthesis includes a tube-shaped guide provided at its distal end with a tulip-shaped housing. Cutting threads cause the housing to open longitudinally into several petal-like parts. Application is to endoluminal treatment of aneurisms and dilations./!