| 摘要 |
<p>An apparatus for reducing the circumference of a vascular structure (50) comprising a plurality of sutures (60) and a plurality of discrete suture support segments (10) of a biocompatible, inert material, each suture support segment having at least two suture holes (24 and 26), spaced a predetermined distance (D) apart. A biocompatible, inert stabilizing material (70) may optionally be affixed over the suture support segments and the vascular structure prior to tying off the suture to stabilize the interval between the suture support segments and eliminate direct exposure of the segmented apparatus to blood.</p> |
