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US 2015/0359659 A1Published application
Fistula extension and related method of treating an open wound around an active fistula
OwnerRichard Christianinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus for treating an open wound around an active fistula. The apparatus includes: (1) a fistula extension; (2) an abdominal binder; and (3) an ostomy bag assembly removably attached to the fistula extension. The fistula extension is sealed to a patient's skin such that secretion from the open fistula is transferred to the ostomy bag assembly.
Claims20
An apparatus for treating an open wound around an active fistula, comprising:
- a fistula extension;
- an abdominal binder;
- and
- an ostomy bag assembly removably attached to the fistula extension,
- whereby the fistula extension is sealed to the open wound such that secretion from the active fistula is transferred to the ostomy bag assembly.
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A fistula extension for treating an open wound around an active fistula of a patient, comprising:
- a base;
- and
- a top portion molded to the base,
- whereby the fistula extension is positionable on the patient such that the open wound around the active fistula is exposed to ambient air to promote faster healing.
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A method for treating an open wound around an active fistula of a patient, comprising:
- providing a fistula extension having an opening;
- positioning the fistula extension around the active fistula such that the open wound around the active fistula is visible in the opening and exposed to ambient air;
- and
- sealing the fistula extension to the open wound of the patient.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.