Abstract: The mechanical behavior of the ventricular septal defect (VSD) occluder is strongly linked to complications following transcatheter closure of the VSD. Methods: A mechanical model of the VSD occluder was constructed by ...

Abstract: Structurally retrievable drug-eluting stents may have valuable clinical applications because they do not leave any foreign materials inside the patient's body. This article presents a novel design of retrievable peripheral ...

Abstract: Colorectal cancer is a common malignant tumor in the gastrointestinal tract. Resection of the cancerous site and anastomosis of the residual intestine is the preferred radical treatment for colorectal cancer. In particular, ...

Abstract: Restenosis after stent implantation is a major limitation of revascularization technique. Retrieving the stent safely and smoothly after the vascular remodeling is completed shows important clinical value. In this paper, ...

Abstract: Endoscopic closure is an essential procedure in gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, but currently it is difficult to close large defects endoscopically because of the lack of an appropriate device. Previously, we developed an ...

Abstract: Endoscopic closure has become the first choice for closing iatrogenic perforations. Previously, we reported a self-developed endoscopic multifiring clip applicator (EMFCA) system. In this paper, a new EMFCA system for ...