{
  "id": 3291260,
  "title": "Biodegradable 3D-printed gastric stent with lattice design could eliminate repeat procedures",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/biodegradable-3d-printed-gastric-stent-with-lattice-design-could",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-25T15:00:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Medical Xpress",
    "slug": "medical-xpress",
    "url": "https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-biodegradable-3d-gastric-stent-lattice.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed BRIDGE (Biodegradable aRchitected Internal DrainaGE), a biodegradable, 3D-printed gastric stent that could improve treatment for gastric leaks, a serious complication following weight-loss surgery. By combining an advanced internal lattice design with biodegradable materials, the new device more than doubles drainage performance while potentially…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}