Shape-recovery of implanted shape-memory devices remotely triggered via image-guided ultrasound heating.
Nat Commun
; 15(1): 1123, 2024 Feb 06.
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| ID: mdl-38321028
ABSTRACT
Shape-memory materials hold great potential to impart medical devices with functionalities useful during implantation, locomotion, drug delivery, and removal. However, their clinical translation is limited by a lack of non-invasive and precise methods to trigger and control the shape recovery, especially for devices implanted in deep tissues. In this study, the application of image-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) heating is tested. Magnetic resonance-guided HIFU triggered shape-recovery of a device made of polyurethane urea while monitoring its temperature by magnetic resonance thermometry. Deformation of the polyurethane urea in a live canine bladder (5 cm deep) is achieved with 8 seconds of ultrasound-guided HIFU with millimeter resolution energy focus. Tissue sections show no hyperthermic tissue injury. A conceptual application in ureteral stent shape-recovery reduces removal resistance. In conclusion, image-guided HIFU demonstrates deep energy penetration, safety and speed.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Poliuretanos
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Ultrasonido Enfocado de Alta Intensidad de Ablación
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Nat Commun
Asunto de la revista:
BIOLOGIA
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CIENCIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
China