Initial and 6-month results of biodegradable poly-l-lactic acid coronary stents in humans.

By H. Tamai, K. Igaki, E. Kyo, K. Kosuga, A. Kawashima, S. Matsui, H. Komori, T. Tsuji, S. Motohara, H. Uehata. Circulation, 2000

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Subfields: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Surgery

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• Left main coronary artery fistula exiting into the right atrium (2003, background): “7 8 In addition, most polymer stents showed an extensive recoil after implantation; because of intrinsically lower strength they need greater bulk to approximate the required mechanical performance.”