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US 2026/0263658 A1Published application
Method of treating or repairing an abdominal wall opening
AssigneeBoard of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
InventorsIan HODGDON, Michael COOK, John PAIGE, Jeffrey CARTER
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Abstract
This invention is directed to systems and methods for treating a hernia by implanting a tissue graft material.
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A method of preventing the development of a hernia within a subject at risk of developing a hernia, comprising:
- selecting a graft material, wherein the graft material comprises an epidermis and a dermis;
- removing the epidermis from the graft material through enzymatic processing, thereby providing a dermal graft material substantially comprising dermis;
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- implanting the dermal graft material in contact with an opening in the abdominal wall, wherein the dermal graft material repairs the abdominal wall opening, thereby preventing the development of a hernia in the subject.
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A method of repairing a hernia, the method comprising:
- selecting a graft material, wherein the graft material comprises an epidermis and a dermis;
- removing the epidermis from the graft material through enzymatic processing, thereby providing a dermal graft material;
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- implanting the dermal graft material in contact with an opening in the abdominal wall, wherein the dermal graft material repairs the abdominal wall opening.
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