Umbilical splint and method of use
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US ยท United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- VEKIOS ROULA
- Publication Date
- 2013-07-11
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable ยท inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates to an umbilical splint, and more particularly towards an umbilical splint for post-operative care and methods of use.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] During certain types of abdominal surgery, incisions are made in the umbilicus or the surrounding umbilical (belly button) region. Examples of such procedures include abdominoplasty (i.e. tummy tuck), panniculectomy, Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous (TRAM) flap procedures, endoscopic surgeries, and the like. Circumferential umbilical incisions can lead to contracture and closure of the umbilicus or umbilical opening due to the physiological forces of scar contracture. This can lead to deformities of the umbilicus, as well as infections.
[0003] Deformity of the umbilicus can also occur after pregnancy, especially if a caesarean section is required, and after weight loss.
[0004] Current products used to counteract the forces of scar contracture following umbilical or other abdominal ...