Bicomponent electrospun scaffolds to design extracellular matrix tissue analogs.

abstract：:Surgeons often encounter the challenge of treating acquired abdominal wall defects following abdominal surgery. The current standard of practice is to repair most defects using permanent synthetic mesh material. Mesh augments the strength of the weakened abdominal wall fascia and enables the hernia repair to be perfor...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Bellows CF,Alder A,Helton WS

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction with endobronchial valves is a recently acknowledged treatment option in patients with severe emphysema and absence of interlobar collateral ventilation. In endobronchial valve treatment, implantation of one-way valves leads to deflation of a hyperinflated lung lobe. Mul...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Van Der Molen MC,Klooster K,Hartman JE,Slebos DJ

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The history of thyroid surgery starts with Billroth, Kocher and Halsted, who developed the technique for thyroidectomy between the years of 1873 and 1910. In general the essential objectives for thyroidectomy are: sparing the parathyroid glands, avoidance of injury to the laryngeal nerves, an accurate hemostasis and a...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Dionigi G,Bacuzzi A,Bertocchi V,Carrafiello G,Boni L,Rovera F,Dionigi R

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review, surface modification of implant devices by immobilization of biological molecules is discussed. A brief introduction to the development of biomolecular surface science is presented, followed by a review of current activities in selected fields. Bone-contacting devices and some cardiovascular implant de...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Morra M

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hearing-assistive devices, such as hearing aids and cochlear implants, transform the lives of hearing-impaired people. However, users often struggle to locate and segregate sounds. This leads to impaired threat detection and an inability to understand speech in noisy environments. Recent evidence suggests ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Fletcher MD

更新日期：2020-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimally invasive, catheter-based treatment of valvular dysfunction has become an integral part of clinical routine. As left heart valvular disease is much more common and thus commercially of interest, transcatheter solutions for the treatment of aortic and mitral valvular defects were the first to become broadly cl...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Kuetting M,Pott D,Sedaghat A,Ng YA,Egron S,Rosefort C,Werner N,Sachweh J,Steinseifer U

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transforaminal percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy is regarded as an effective alternative to open discectomy. Remarkable technical evolution now enables selective endoscopic removal of an epidurally extruded disc fragment. As a result, the surgical indications for this technique are becoming broader. However, a...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Ahn Y

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Historically, patients with rotator cuff arthropathy had limited reconstructive options. The early generations of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) designs had increased failure rates due to loosening of glenoid baseplates secondary to excessive torques. In 1985, Paul Grammont introduced a prosthe...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Kazley JM,Cole KP,Desai KJ,Zonshayn S,Morse AS,Banerjee S

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ureteral stents are used in a variety of urological diseases and procedures. The majority of patients with indwelling ureteral stents experience bothersome symptoms and are at increased risk for urinary tract infection. Stent encrustation and the associated complications can also result in significant patient morbidit...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Chew BH,Duvdevani M,Denstedt JD

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Decreasing radiation exposure of the cardiac catheterization laboratory staff is critical for minimizing radiation-related adverse outcomes and can be accomplished by decreasing patient dose and by shielding. Areas covered: protection from ionizing radiation can be achieved with architectural, equipment-mo...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Karatasakis A,Brilakis ES

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article focuses on the surface engineering of ventricular assist devices (VADs) for the treatment of heart failure patients, which involves the modification of surfaces contacting blood in order to improve the blood compatibility (hemocompatibility) of the VADs. Following an introduction to the categorization and...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Sin DC,Kei HL,Miao X

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgical implantation of auditory devices to improve or restore the sensation of hearing in affected individuals is a rapidly growing area of modern ear, nose and throat, and audiological practice. Following the enormous success of cochlear implantation and set to take an increasing role in the rehabilitation of d...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Green K

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mechanical circulatory support devices are the mainstay of treatment for severe cardiogenic shock refractory to pharmacologic therapy. Their evolution over the past few decades has been remarkable with a common theme of developing reliable, less bulky and more easily percutaneously implantable devices. The goal of thi...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Koprivanac M,Kelava M,Soltesz E,Smedira N,Kapadia S,Brzezinski A,Alansari S,Moazami N

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filters was an important step in the evolution of deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism management. Their removability makes them preferred to permanent filters in many cases. IVC filter retrieval often occurs at a suboptimal rate, leading to complications ass...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Dixon A,Stavropoulos SW

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MRI is the gold standard diagnostic tool for soft tissue imaging for many specialties. An impressive body of research has proven the effectiveness of cardiac rhythm management devices (CRMDs) objectively, in terms of parameters that include patient's quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. However, interaction betw...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Fanourgiakis J,Kanoupakis E

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The subthalamic nucleus (STN) is the primary target for the chronic deep brain stimulation treatment of Parkinson's disease. STN neurons exhibit a variety of characteristic properties that may play a key role in the overall population response to deep brain stimulation. Neuroinformatics techniques, in particular compu...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Gillies A,Willshaw D

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug eluting stents and particularly the fully bioresorbable drug-eluting scaffolds herald a new era in percutaneous treatment of coronary artery disease. There has been tremendous progress in drug eluting stents with fully biodegradable coating polymers and polymer-free devices with reservoir technology planting the ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Tenekecioglu E,Bourantas C,Abdelghani M,Zeng Y,Silva RC,Tateishi H,Sotomi Y,Onuma Y,Yılmaz M,Serruys PW

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rescue of autogenous angioaccess for hemodialysis can be performed surgically or radiologically. For the latter, there is current debate as to whether a mechanical hydrodynamic device confers a clinical advantage over a rotational thrombectomy. The evaluated article describes a single center retrospective cohort s...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Hossain MA,Chung R,Frampton AE,Chemla ES

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Implantable wireless sensors have been used for real-time monitoring of chemicals and physical conditions of bones, tendons and muscles to diagnose and study orthopedic diseases and injuries. Due to the importance of these sensors in orthopedic care, a critical review, which not only analyzes the underlyin...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Karipott SS,Nelson BD,Guldberg RE,Ong KG

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite advances in our understanding of surgical site infections following total joint arthroplasty, this serious surgical complication continues to represent a substantial economic burden for the patient, the treating institution and the healthcare system. After increasing for the past decade, infection rates have s...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Kapadia BH,Pivec R,Johnson AJ,Issa K,Naziri Q,Daley JA,Mont MA

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For decades, electroactive polymers received relatively little attention due to their limited actuation capability. However, in the last 15 years, a series of electroactive polymer materials have emerged that produce a significant shape or size change in response to electrical stimulation. These materials have the clo...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Bar-Cohen Y

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This review describes the utilization of Visible Heart® methodologies for electrophysiologic studies, specifically in the investigation of monophasic action potential (MAP) recordings, with the aim to facilitate new catheter/device design and development that may lead to earlier diagnosis, treatment, and u...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Schmidt MM,Iaizzo PA

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Monitoring a patient's vital signs forms a basic component of care, enabling the identification of deteriorating patients and increasing the likelihood of improving patient outcomes. Several paper-based track and trigger warning scores have been developed to allow clinical evaluation of a patient and guida...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Joshi M,Ashrafian H,Aufegger L,Khan S,Arora S,Cooke G,Darzi A

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infections related to electrophysiologic cardiac device placement are increasing dramatically and are associated with adverse outcomes. With the US population aging and living longer, cardiac devices are utilized in an older population with significant comorbidities, making the threat from infectious complications sig...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Uslan DZ

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The number and the types of electromagnetic emitters to which patients with active implantable medical devices (AIMD) are exposed to in their daily activities have proliferated over the last decade. Radiofrequency identification (RFID) is an example of wireless technology applied in many fields. The interaction betwee...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Mattei E,Censi F,Triventi M,Bartolini P,Calcagnini G

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been considerable development and implementation of new contraceptive methods over the last 15 years. However, sterilization has remained the most widely used method around the world. Ideally, the procedure should be safe, have a high efficacy, be readily accessible, and be personally and culturally acceptab...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Chapman L,Magos A

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Powered instruments have been introduced into otorhinolaryngology practice over the last decade. These instruments were accepted immediately by many institutions, and continuing development has led to the current use of microdebriders in a variety of surgical procedures in otorhinolaryngology. In clinical rhinology, t...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Cingi C,Sayin I,Civelek S

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The market for hemodialysis machines, the background, the current products of manufacturers and the features of hemodialysis machines are described in this article. In addition to the established companies and their products, Chinese manufacturers, and new developments for home hemodialysis, are outlined based on publ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Polaschegg HD

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite the potential impact of missed visits on the outcomes of neuromodulation treatments, it is not clear how this issue has been addressed in clinical trials. Given this gap in the literature, we reviewed articles on non-invasive brain stimulation in participants with depression or chronic pain, and in...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Thibaut A,O'Brien AT,Fregni F

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endovascular approach is now the first option for the treatment of most intracranial aneurysms (IA). However, remaining limitations are the suboptimal stability of aneurysm occlusion and the treatment of complex IA. The use of conventional and flow diverter stents has partially addressed these limitations. Nevertheles...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Mine B,Pierot L,Lubicz B

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00