Aortic repair. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a stent graft (blue) inserted into the wall of the ascending aorta. This fabric mesh is

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Aortic repair. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a stent graft (blue) inserted into the wall of the ascending aorta. This fabric mesh is used in order to repair a weak area in the aorta's wall (an aneurysm). Over time, , endothelial (lining) tissue (red) has begun to grow over the fabric mesh. Magnification: x270 when printed 10 centimetres wide.

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