Implantable devices and techniques for oncoplastic surgery
AssigneeHologic, Inc.
InventorsGail S. Lebovic, David B. Willis, George D. Hermann, Jonathan M. Olson
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Abstract
Described herein are devices for placement in surgically created soft tissue spaces, potential spaces, or cavities. The implantable devices generally include a bioabsorbable body having an open framework that facilitates attachment of tissue thereto in a manner that helps avoid post-surgical deformities. Methods for using the implantable devices in oncoplastic surgery are further described.
Claims25
A method of treating cancer in a partial breast reconstruction, the method comprising:
- placing an oncoplastic device within a cavity or space, the cavity or space formed by surgical removal of tissue, wherein the oncoplastic device comprises:
- an open framework body formed by one or more framework elements, wherein the one or more framework elements are configured to provide structural support to the tissue forming the cavity or space and allow seroma fluid to pass through the open framework body so that the seroma fluid can promote tissue regrowth within the open framework body of the oncoplastic device to at least partially reconstruct a breast;
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- a therapeutic drug for treatment of cancer, or to improve tissue healing, or to prevent infection, or a combination thereof;
- dissecting tissue situated under dermal layers of a patient's skin to create one or more tissue flaps in the tissue forming the cavity or space;
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- draping the one or more tissue flaps over the open framework body.
A method of treating cancer in a partial breast reconstruction, the method comprising:
- placing an oncoplastic device within a cavity or space, the cavity or space being formed by surgical removal of tissue of a breast, the oncoplastic device comprising an open framework body formed of a bioabsorbable material;
- forming one or more tissue flaps in subcutaneous tissue defining the cavity or space;
- draping the one or more tissue flaps over the open framework body;
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- restoring a contour of the breast by supporting the one or more tissue flaps with the open framework body, while allowing seroma fluid to pass through the open framework body so that the seroma fluid can promote tissue regrowth within the open framework body.
A method of treating cancer in a partial breast reconstruction, the method comprising:
- placing an oncoplastic device within a cavity or space, the cavity or space being formed by surgical removal of tissue of a breast, the oncoplastic device comprising an open framework body formed of a bioabsorbable material;
- forming one or more tissue flaps in tissue surrounding the cavity or space;
- draping the one or more tissue flaps over the open framework body;
- attaching the one or more tissue flaps to the open framework body by pulling the tissue flaps through the open framework body, suturing the tissue flaps through the open framework body, wrapping the tissue flaps around the open framework body, and/or suturing the tissue flaps to the open framework body;
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- restoring a contour of the breast by supporting the one or more tissue flaps with the open framework body, while allowing seroma fluid to pass through the open framework body so that the seroma fluid can promote tissue regrowth within the open framework body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.