Potential of microsystems in medicine

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Abstract
In numerous fields of medicine and in particular in minimally invasive therapy, functionality of the existing medico-technical equipment can be improved considerably by increasing use of microstructures or microsystem components. Furthermore, completely new medical instruments (endosystems) are feasible on the basis of microsystem fabrication technologies. With the LIGA technique and mechanical microengineering two novel technologies for medical technology shall be presented. The advantages and opportunities offered by microstructure and microsystems technology shall be illustrated by the examples of microshaped X-ray intensifying screens, micro host structures for cell cultures, microvalve systems for catheter systems and a novel endoscopic operation system for neurosurgery.

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