Method of utilizing an implant in a human breast
AssigneeSenoRx, Inc.
InventorsJohn Corbitt, Lori Anthony
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Abstract
A method for utilizing an implant in a breast cavity in a human breast, comprising forming a substantially radio-opaque implant constructed of biodegradable material, the biodegradable material being elastic, compressible, expandable, and allowing for in-growth of fibrous tissue into the biodegradable material, the substantially radio-opaque implant being compressed during implantation in the breast cavity; and the substantially radio-opaque implant configured to expand in the breast cavity when implanted within the breast cavity for supporting the tissue surrounding the breast cavity.
Claims18
A method for utilizing an implant in a breast cavity in a human breast, comprising:
- forming a substantially radio-opaque implant constructed of biodegradable material, the biodegradable material being elastic, compressible, expandable, and allowing for in-growth of fibrous tissue into the biodegradable material, the substantially radio-opaque implant being compressed during implantation in the breast cavity;
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- the substantially radio-opaque implant configured to expand in the breast cavity when implanted within the breast cavity for supporting the tissue surrounding the breast cavity.
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A method for using an implant following a biopsy procedure in which a biopsy cavity was formed in a human breast, comprising:
- providing a substantially radio-opaque implant constructed of biodegradable material configured to allow for in-growth of fibrous tissue into and replacing the of biodegradable material, the biodegradable material being elastic, compressible, and expandable;
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- configuring the substantially radio-opaque implant to conform to the shape of the breast cavity when implanted within the breast cavity to support the tissue surrounding the breast cavity.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.