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Method and Apparatus for Treatment of Vaginal Anterior Repairs

a vaginal anterior and repair technology, applied in the field of urogenital surgery, can solve problems such as unsuitable vagina for intercourse, and achieve the effect of reducing the bulge of the bladder into the vagina of the patien

Active Publication Date: 2008-02-14
BOSTON SCI SCIMED INC
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[0006]In another embodiment, an apparatus for repairing cystocele includes a support surface knitted with a pair of superior attachment arms, and a pair of inferior attachment arms, wherein the distance between the pair of superior attachment arms and the pair of inferior attachment arms can be increased or decreased.

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The result of such damage is that the vagina has a tendency to invert which is uncomfortable and unhealthy, and renders the vagina unsuitable for intercourse.
Vaginal pessaries are the primary type of nonsurgical treatment, but there can be complications due to vaginal wall ulceration.

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[0046]Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding parts throughout the several views, FIGS. 1 illustrates a variable attachment surgical support apparatus 10 of the present invention. The apparatus 10 is configured to be surgically implanted in a female patient to repair anterior prolapse of the vagina. The present invention may be used to correct central defects, midline defects, or both midline and central defects at once. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1, apparatus 10 comprises two superior attachment arms 12, two inferior attachment arms 13, and a support member 40. Each of attachment arms 12 and 13 include a connector 30. Each attachment arm 12 and 13 is covered by a sheath 14. Attachment arms 12 and 13 are connected to support member 40 by known means.

[0047]Sheath 14 is preferably of fabricated of polyethylene, although a variety of materials, such as polypropylene, nylon, polyester, or Teflon™ may be used while remaini...

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Abstract

An apparatus for repairing cystocele including an adjustable support member, a pair of superior support arms continuously knitted with said support member, and a pair of inferior support arms continuously knitted with said support member, wherein the distance between the pair of superior support arms and pair of inferior support arms can be increased or decreased by modifying the shape of the support member.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The penile implant has been used for decades and provides a selected This invention relates generally to the field of urogenital surgery. More specifically, this invention relates to the treatment of vaginal or vault prolapse and to a device suitable for use in such treatment.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Vault or vaginal prolapse develops when intra-abdominal pressure pushes the vagina outside the body. This condition develops when the utero-sacral ligaments, which hold the vagina in position within the body cavity, are severed or damaged. The result of such damage is that the vagina has a tendency to invert which is uncomfortable and unhealthy, and renders the vagina unsuitable for intercourse.[0003]Many techniques have been tried to correct or ameliorate the prolapse and its symptoms, with varying degrees of success. Nonsurgical treatment of prolapse involves measures to improve the factors associated with prolapse, including treating chronic cough,...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61F2/00A61F2/02A61F13/00
CPCA61B17/06109A61B19/026A61F2/0045A61B2017/06076A61B2017/00805A61B50/30
Inventor MONTPETIT, KAREN PILNEYOLSON, MATTHEW J.
Owner BOSTON SCI SCIMED INC
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