In vitro studies of the neuroform microstent using transparent human intracranial arteries

S-W Hsu; J C Chaloupka; J A Feekes; M D Cassell; Y-F Cheng

In vitro studies of the neuroform microstent using transparent human intracranial arteries

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2006 May;27(5):1135-9.

Authors

S-W Hsu¹, J C Chaloupka, J A Feekes, M D Cassell, Y-F Cheng

Affiliation

¹ Section of Neurointervention, Department of Radiology, The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.

PMID: 16687559
PMCID: PMC7975717

Abstract

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.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Basilar Artery / anatomy & histology*
Cadaver
Carotid Artery, Internal / anatomy & histology*
Cerebral Arteries / anatomy & histology*
Equipment Design
Humans
In Vitro Techniques
Stents*