| 摘要 |
A stent (54) for insertion within a body passageway and radial expansion therein is provided. The stent (54) is capable of expanding from a first to a second diameter by the inelastic deformation of the material of which the stent is comprised. The stent comprises a hollow tube, open at both stent ends and having a series of slots (56) therein. The ends of the stent and the slots are rounded so as to provide smooth surfaces obviating the abrading of such body passageways. <IMAGE> |
