부산대학교 도서관

Intracranial aneurysms are the main causes of hemorrhagic stroke. The current intravascular coil embolization has limitations when used to treat intracranial aneurysm. If the aneurysm neck is too large, surgery is problematic and sequelae are more significant. We proposed an innovative design of an aneurysm spherical stent that can be directly placed in the aneurysm, providing more even radial support to the aneurysm and thus reducing the risk of rupture. By using CAD software to sketch and create a finite element computer model, we predicted the clinical behavior and mechanical properties of the spherical stent as a reference index to evaluate whether the material of the spherical stent had the potential to rupture in its manufacturing process or during balloon dilation. Lastly, by using pulse type fiber optic laser with an XY (rotating) axes integrated mobile platform, we produced a prototype of the innovative spherical stent with length of 7.5mm, diameter of 2mm and wall thickness of 0.1mm. Then, we successfully combined it with the balloon as a schematic of a finished product.