Biodegradable Magnesium-alloy Tracheal Stent (IMAGE)

University of Pittsburgh

Biodegradable Magnesium-alloy Tracheal Stent

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Researchers demonstrate for the first time the successful use of a completely biodegradable magnesium-alloy tracheal stent, pictured, that safely degrades over the course of eight weeks and does not require removal.

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