Umbilical hernia prosthesis

Abstract

The present invention relates to a umbilical hernia prosthesis (200) comprising: -at least one flexible mesh (1) delimited by a peripheral exterior edge (1a), -at least two tongues (5) extending from one face of the mesh, and -at least one member for reinforcing said mesh, characterized in that said reinforcing member takes the form of a frame (2) fastened to said mesh and substantially adopting the shape of said peripheral exterior edge of the mesh, said frame being set back from said peripheral exterior edge and being provided with two hinge points (3a, 3b), the line passing through said two hinge points also passing through the centre (1b) of the mesh and thus forming a line M for folding the mesh in two.

Description

technical field

[0001] The invention provides a prosthesis, eg for repairing a hernia, comprising a mesh and means for reinforcing the mesh. Background technique

[0002] The human abdominal wall is composed of fat and muscles interconnected by aponeurosis. A break in continuity may occur in the aponeurotic layer, allowing part of the peritoneum to pass through and form a sac containing fat or part of the bowel, known as a hernia. Hernias or abdominal ruptures (hernias occurring on surgical scars of the cavity wall) are manifested by protrusions on the skin surface and they are for example called umbilical hernias or inguinal hernias or abdominal ruptures due to their location.

[0003] To repair hernias, surgeons often install synthetic mesh prostheses, which replace or reinforce weakened anatomical tissue.

[0004] However, the efficacy of a restoration is largely dependent on proper fixation of the restoration, thereby minimizing the risk of recurrence. In particular, ...

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