Post-mastectomy garment

Inactive Publication Date: 2000-09-12
EWEN CAROL J
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The present invention relates to a garment for use by a patient after surgery for breast removal

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Cancer of the breast is a significant health problem because of the usually fatal results if it is not treated in time to prevent metastatis or spread of the cancer to other parts of the body.
Such treatments may present greater risk of recurrence of the cancer.
Thus, silicone implants were developed to be used in surgically reconstructed breasts and have become a subject of current controversy as to their safety.
A radical mastectomy, because of the removal of muscle and lymph tissues in areas having large concentrations of nerves, results in severe and long-lasting post-operat

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Popular medical literature has referred to breast removal as a superficial operation, noting that it does not involve the invasion of body cavities as is required for the removal of lungs, kidneys, the gall bladder, or other internal organs. Although technically correct, this characterization tends to minimize the severe effects on the body of a radical mastectomy and the resulting pain, which is generally for greater than that caused by removal of a melanoma or skin cancer.

FIGS. 1 and 2 show the structures which are completely or partially removed in a radical mastectomy. A breast 2 includes fatty superficial fascia 4 within which are glandular lobes 6 leading to lactiferous ducts 8 which conduct milk to the nipple 10. The breast is covered by skin 12 and supported by a plurality of fibrous suspensory ligaments 14 both on the periphery of the breast and extending outward from the deep fascia 16 of the pectoralis major or chest muscle 18. The breast also includes blood vessels and n...

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A garment for use by a patient after surgery for breast removal which alleviates post-operative pain and discomfort and facilitates normal activities during the recovery period. A padded vest-like garment is adapted for applying comforting pressure to the sites of removal of breast and other tissues and for holding pain relieving packages. A detachable arm support provides further comfort in a similar manner.

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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to a garment for use by a patient after surgery for breast removal which alleviates post-operative pain and facilitates normal activities during the recovery period.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONCancer of the breast is a significant health problem because of the usually fatal results if it is not treated in time to prevent metastatis or spread of the cancer to other parts of the body. Because of the severe consequences, the most prevalent treatment is a radical mastectomy entailing removal of the entire breast including lymphatic vessels and adjacent axillary lymph nodes under the arm, through which, if not removed, the cancerous cells can easily spread throughout the body, and sections of the arm and chest muscles beneath the breast. Less radical treatments may also be used such as a "lumpectomy", where only the tumor and immediately surrounding tissues are excised, or a modified mastectomy, where less surrounding tissues are remov...

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IPC IPC(8): A41C3/00A41C3/14A41D13/12
CPCA41C3/148A41D13/1245Y10S2/901
Inventor EWEN, CAROL J.
Owner EWEN CAROL J
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