Adaptive Remodeling in the Elastase-induced Rabbit Aneurysms.

Journal: Experimental mechanics
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Rupture of brain aneurysms is associated with high fatality and morbidity rates. Through remodeling of the collagen matrix, many aneurysms can remain unruptured for decades, despite an enlarging and evolving geometry.

Authors

  • C Sang
    Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh, 3700 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261.
  • D F Kallmes
    Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
  • R Kadirvel
    Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
  • M J Durka
    Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh, 3700 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261.
  • Y-H Ding
    Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
  • D Dai
    Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
  • S C Watkins
    Center for Biological Imaging, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • A M Robertson
    Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh, 3700 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261.

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