Methods for Stabilizing Femoral Vessels
The invention provides methods for stabilizing the femoral artery.
1 . A method for stabilizing a femoral vessel, comprising delivering an amount a material in a generally fluid state to an area around the femoral vessel, wherein following delivery, the generally fluid material increases in strength sufficient to stabilize the femoral vessel.
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the material is delivered to an area around the femoral vessel in the adductor canal region.
3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the material is delivered to an area around the femoral vessel in the adductor hiatus region.
4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the femoral vessel is the femoral artery.
5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the femoral vessel is the femoral vein.
6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the femoral vessel comprises a medical device.
7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the femoral vessel comprises a stent.
8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the material is delivered to an area around the femoral vessel to fully surround the vessel around its circumference.
9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the material is delivered to an area around the femoral vessel from about 1 cm to about 10 cm longitudinally along the vessel.
10 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the material comprises collagen.
11 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the collagen is type I or III collagen.
12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the material comprises poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA).
13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the material comprises an alginate hydrogel.
14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the material comprises a photocurable hydrogel
15 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the material is a biodegradable material.
16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the material is a non-biodegradable material.
17 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the material is delivered using direct injection.
18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the material is delivered percutaneously, comprising puncturing the vessel wall and delivering the material around the vessel.