Effects of Different Geometric Parameters on Flexibility of Z-Shaped Stent-Grafts
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    Objective To analyze the influence of different geometric parameters on flexibility of the commonly used Z-shaped stent-grafts for treating thoracic aortic aneurysm, as well as the primary and secondary order of such influence. Methods The three-dimensional models of the stent-grafts with different strut numbers, wire diameters, crest height, bending radius were established by SolidWorks and imported to ANSYS software for finite element analysis.The 60° rotation of X-axis was applied to the stent-grafts, and the flexibility of the stent-grafts was evaluated according to 3 evaluation parameters (Von Mises stress, reaction force and bending torque). Results After bending of the stent-grafts, the maximum stress was concentrated on the inside of the bend;reducing the wire diameter, crest height and strut number of the stent-grafts, the flexibility of the stent-grafts would increase; increasing the bending radius, the flexibility of the stent grafts would increase; the effect of the wire diameter and strut number on flexibility of the stent-grafts was stronger than that from the bending radius and crest height. Conclusions The strut number, wire diameter, crest height, bending radius had a significant impact on flexibility of the stent-grafts. The research findings can provide theoretical references for the selection and optimal design of the stent-grafts in clinic, and have a positive influence on reducing the incidence rate of complications such as new entry.

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ZHAO Yiwen, YAN Shiju, SI Yi, SONG Chengli. Effects of Different Geometric Parameters on Flexibility of Z-Shaped Stent-Grafts[J]. Journal of medical biomechanics,2019,34(1):7-13

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  • Received:January 17,2018
  • Revised:March 08,2018
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  • Online: March 01,2019
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