Bifurcated stent and method for the manufacture and delivery of same
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Mar 7, 2000
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Nov 3, 1997
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An expandable bifurcated stent comprising a proximal end and a distal end in communication with one another. The proximal end comprises a primary passageway and the distal end comprises a pair of secondary passageways. The stent is expandable from a first, contracted position to a second, expanded position upon the application of a radially outward force exerted on the stent. Each of the primary passageway and the secondary passageway being constructed of has a porous surface. A method for production of a bifurcated stent is also described. Preferably, the method comprises the step of connecting a first stent section to a second stent section, the first stent section having an end thereof adapted for connection to an opening disposed along the length of a second stent section.
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