Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8670109 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2018 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The novel nitinol artificial trachea reproduced the physical characteristics of the native trachea. We have confirmed cell engraftment, good biocompatibility, and survival of 18Â months or longer for this artificial trachea in canine models.
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Authors
Yasuto MD, Toshihiko MD, PhD, Yusuke MD, Yojiro MD, Teruya MD, Koichi MD, PhD, Tatsuo MD, PhD, Hiroshi MD, PhD,