RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 In Vitro Studies of the Neuroform Microstent Using Transparent Human Intracranial Arteries
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 1135
OP 1139
VO 27
IS 5
A1 Hsu, S.-W.
A1 Chaloupka, J.C.
A1 Feekes, J.A.
A1 Cassell, M.D.
A1 Cheng, Y.-F.
YR 2006
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/27/5/1135.abstract
AB For better understanding of relevant morphology and mechanics, direct visualization of a Neuroform microstent (NFM) within an actual human intracranial artery is essential. Twelve NFM were deployed into 8 various segments of formaldehyde-fixed cadaver intracranial arteries. The arteries were then dehydrated and cleared in methyl salicylate to create transparency. The morphology of NFM was studied by digital macro-photography with a back illumination system. The possible limitations and important findings of the NFM were discussed.