Pleura stripping device
By designing a pleural decorticator with integrated suction function, the problems of difficult pleural decortication and long operation time in the existing technology are solved, and an efficient and safe pleural decortication operation is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422241192.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-13
AI Technical Summary
During pleural decortication surgery, due to the unique conical structure of the chest cavity, it is difficult to peel off the fiber plates in the anterior and posterior costophrenic angles, the lung fissures, the lung base and other areas with the existing pleural decortication device, and frequent use of suction to remove blood accumulation is required, which prolongs the operation time and increases labor intensity.
A pleural decorticator is designed, which integrates a dissector handle, a suction connector, an extension rod and various shapes of dissector heads. It can flexibly cope with different anatomical areas, integrates suction function, and reduces the use of additional suction devices.
It simplifies the surgical process, improves operational flexibility and efficiency, reduces surgical difficulty and injury risk, and shortens operation time.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to medical equipment technology, in particular to a pleural decorticator. Background Art
[0002] Pleural decortication, also known as decortication of the pleural lamina, is a surgical procedure used to treat pleural diseases, particularly those involving chronic empyema, tuberculous empyema, and organizing hemothorax. The primary goal of this procedure is to remove the thickened fibrous layers (lamina) of the parietal and visceral pleura, thereby eliminating the diseased tissue within the pleural cavity and allowing the lung tissue to expand free of the fibrous lamina. This not only helps maximize lung function but also maintains the normal thoracic morphology.
[0003] Due to the unique conical structure of the chest cavity, using conventional pleural decorticators during pleural decortication surgery often significantly increases the difficulty of stripping the thickened fibrous lamina in areas such as the anterior and posterior costophrenic angles, the inner fissures, and the lung base due to angle limitations and the inevitable tissue bleeding during the process. This not only makes the dissection operation extremely difficult, but also often requires frequent use of suction to remove blood from the field of view, which prolongs the operation and increases the complexity and labor intensity of the procedure. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a pleural decorticator to solve the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art.
[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a pleural decorticator, comprising a decorticator handle, wherein a cavity is provided in the middle of the decorticator handle, and further comprising:
[0006] A stripper-suction connector is mounted on one side of the stripper handle, and a through hole is formed in the middle of the stripper-suction connector, the through hole of the stripper-suction connector being connected to the cavity of the stripper handle;
[0007] The stripper extension rod is fixedly mounted on the other end of the stripper handle, and a cavity is formed through the middle of the stripper extension rod, and the cavity of the stripper extension rod is connected to the cavity of the stripper handle;
[0008] The extension rod has an external thread, which is provided on the outer side of the stripper extension rod away from the stripper handle;
[0009] A stripper connector, which is threadedly connected to the outer side of the extension rod external thread opened at the end of the stripper extension rod;
[0010] a stripper stripping head, which is mounted on the other end of the stripper joint;
[0011] The suction hole is opened through one side of the stripping head of the stripper.
[0012] Furthermore, one end of the stripper-suction device connector is provided with a stripper connector external thread.
[0013] Furthermore, the inner wall of the stripper joint is provided with an internal thread that is adapted to the size of the external thread of the extension rod.
[0014] Furthermore, the stripper stripping head includes a flat head stripping head.
[0015] Furthermore, the stripper stripping head includes a round-head stripping head.
[0016] Furthermore, the stripper stripping head includes a spoon-shaped stripping head.
[0017] Compared with the existing technology, the utility model provides a pleural decorticator, which uses dissector extension rods with different angles. These dissector extension rods can be flexibly connected to dissector heads of different shapes to cope with the anatomical shape characteristics of different areas in the chest cavity. Each dissector head is provided with a circular hole to which an aspirator can be connected. This design integrates the suction function, so that when dissecting complex areas such as the anterior and posterior costophrenic angles, the lung fissures, and the lung base, there is no need to use a separate aspirator for assistance. This integrated design not only simplifies the surgical process, but also significantly improves the flexibility and freedom of operation, allowing surgeons to complete the dissection of thickened fiber plates more smoothly and efficiently. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.
[0019] Figure 1 A first schematic diagram of the overall structure provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 A second schematic diagram of the overall structure provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 A third schematic diagram of the overall structure provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 A first schematic diagram of a partial structure provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 A second schematic diagram of a partial structure provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 6This is the third schematic diagram of a partial structure provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0025] Description of reference numerals:
[0026] 1. Stripper suction connector; 11. Stripper connector external thread; 2. Stripper handle; 3. Stripper extension rod; 4. 45-degree bent rod; 5. Extension rod external thread; 6. 30-degree bent rod; 7. Horizontal straight rod; 8. Stripper stripping head; 81. Flat-head stripping head; 82. Round-head stripping head; 83. Spoon-shaped stripping head; 9. Stripper connector; 10. Suction hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0028] Example 1:
[0029] See also Figure 1 - Figure 6 A pleural decorticator includes a decorticator handle 2, a cavity is provided in the middle of the decorticator handle 2, and further includes:
[0030] The stripper suction connector 1 is mounted on one side of the stripper handle 2, and a through hole is formed in the middle of the stripper suction connector 1, and the through hole of the stripper suction connector 1 is connected to the cavity of the stripper handle 2;
[0031] The stripper extension rod 3 is fixedly mounted on the other end of the stripper handle 2, and a cavity is formed through the middle of the stripper extension rod 3, and the cavity of the stripper extension rod 3 is connected to the cavity of the stripper handle 2;
[0032] The extension rod external thread 5 is provided on the outer side of the stripper extension rod 3 away from the stripper handle 2;
[0033] The stripper connector 9 is threadedly connected to the outer side of the extension rod external thread 5 opened at the end of the stripper extension rod 3;
[0034] The stripper stripping head 8 is mounted on the other end of the stripper joint 9;
[0035] The suction hole 10 is formed through one side of the stripping head 8 of the stripper.
[0036] One end of the stripper-suction device connector 1 is provided with a stripper connector external thread 11 .
[0037] The specific implementation is as follows: the stripper stripping head 8 is fixedly connected to the stripper connector 9, and the stripper stripping head 8 is communicated with the inner cavity of the stripper connector 9, the outer cross-section of the stripper handle 2 is conical, and the size of the stripper connector external thread 11 is adapted to the medical suction connector thread to ensure a tight connection without air leakage, the stripper suction connector 1 is fixed to one side of the stripper handle 2, the stripper handle 2 is the handheld part of the doctor, the stripper handle 2 adopts a special material and a knurled handle design to maintain good finger contact friction, improve the holding stability and directionality, and can ensure that the stripper handle 2 will not slide after being contaminated with body fluids when used by the doctor, the stripper extension rod 3 is cylindrical at the end close to the stripper handle 2, and the hollow structure inside the stripper extension rod 3 can ensure that the channel is unobstructed during suction, and the stripper extension rod 3 is away from the stripper handle 2 and is located near the end of the extension rod external thread 5. It is possible to choose to bend the forty-five degree bending rod 4 or the thirty degree bending rod 6 or to use the horizontal straight rod 7 without bending, so as to cope with the anatomical shape characteristics of different areas in the chest cavity, which is more convenient for doctors to operate during surgery. The size of the external thread 5 of the extension rod is adapted to the thread size opened on the inner wall of the stripper joint 9, which can ensure that the connection between the stripper extension rod 3 and the stripper joint 9 is tight and airtight. The suction hole 10 can ensure the stripping of the thickened fiberboard in different parts of the chest cavity while attracting bleeding and exudate. The total length of the device is 32 cm, the diameter of the stripper extension rod 3 is 5 mm, the length of the stripper handle 2 is 5 cm, and a through hole with a diameter of 5 mm connected to its inner cavity is opened on the outer side of the stripper handle 2 near the stripper extension rod 3. The length of the forty-five degree bending rod 4 is 2.5 cm, the length of the thirty degree bending rod 6 is 1.5 cm, and the length of the stripper joint 9 is 2.5 cm.
[0038] The inner wall of the stripper joint 9 is provided with an internal thread that matches the size of the external thread 5 of the extension rod.
[0039] The stripping head 8 of the stripper includes a flat head stripping head 81 .
[0040] The stripper stripping head 8 includes a round-head stripping head 82 .
[0041] The stripper stripping head 8 includes a spoon-shaped stripping head 83 .
[0042] The specific implementation is as follows: the flat-headed stripping head 81 is flat, with a top length of 2.5 cm, a bottom length of 1.5 cm, and a height of 2.5 cm; the round-headed stripping head 82 has a diameter of 2.5 cm and a height of 2.5 cm; the spoon-shaped stripping head 83 is spoon-shaped, with a width of 1.5 cm and a height of 2.5 cm; the outer side of the round-headed stripping head 82 is a frosted surface, the outer side of the flat-headed stripping head 81 is a smooth surface, and the outer side of the spoon-shaped stripping head 83 is a smooth surface. The stripper stripping head 8 can be installed with different stripping heads according to actual needs. The round-headed stripping head 82 is usually used for tissue interfaces that require smooth and damage-free separation due to its round characteristics. It can effectively separate and expose the surgical area without damaging the surrounding tissues. The round edge reduces cutting and tearing of the surrounding tissues, reducing the risk of surgical injury. Due to its stable shape, the doctor can more easily control the depth of stripping. degree and direction to ensure the accuracy of the operation. The flat-headed stripping head 81 is usually used for delicate surgical operations, especially around nerves and blood vessels. The flat-headed stripping head 81 can replace fingers to deftly strip nerves and blood vessels, as well as separate interfaces. The design of the flat-headed stripping head 81 enables it to accurately enter narrow or difficult-to-reach areas and perform delicate operations. Flat round strippers of different sizes can meet different surgical needs and provide a variety of options. The spoon-shaped stripping head 83 is used for operations that require digging or scraping tissue, such as removing lesions, peeling adhesions, etc. The spoon-shaped stripping head 83 has strong digging ability: the spoon-shaped design enables the stripping head to deeply and effectively dig and scrape the target tissue. The spoon-shaped design can reduce damage to surrounding healthy tissues to a certain extent. The suction hole 10 opened on the stripper stripping head 8 can ensure that while the surgical tissue is being finely stripped, the body fluids and blood in the surgical area are effectively attracted and removed.
[0043] Working principle: When in use, the staff first selects the required stripper stripping head 8 and threadably connects the stripper stripper head 8 with the external thread 5 of the extension rod through the thread on the inner wall of the stripper connector 9, and ensures that the two are tightly connected without air leakage. Then, the stripper connector external thread 11 of the stripper suction connector 1 is threadably connected with the external suction connector, and ensures that the two are tightly connected without air leakage. Start the external suction test device to check the sealing and stability of the connection position. After the test is completed, select or replace the stripper stripper head 8 of different shapes according to the surgical requirements for stripping. While stripping, the body fluids and blood overflowing from the tissue are sucked and cleaned through the suction hole 10.
[0044] The above description is merely illustrative of certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention. It goes without saying that those skilled in the art will be able to modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and description are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A pleural decorticator, comprising a decorticator handle (2), wherein a cavity is provided in the middle of the decorticator handle (2), characterized in that: Also includes: A stripper suction connector (1) is mounted on one side of the stripper handle (2), and a through hole is provided through the middle of the stripper suction connector (1), and the through hole of the stripper suction connector (1) is connected to the cavity of the stripper handle (2); The stripper extension rod (3) is fixedly mounted on the other end of the stripper handle (2), and a cavity is formed through the middle of the stripper extension rod (3), and the cavity of the stripper extension rod (3) is connected to the cavity of the stripper handle (2); An external thread (5) of the extension rod is provided on the outer side of one end of the stripper extension rod (3) away from the stripper handle (2); A stripper connector (9) is threadedly connected to the outside of the extension rod external thread (5) provided at the end of the stripper extension rod (3); a stripper stripping head (8) mounted on the other end of the stripper connector (9); A suction hole (10) is provided through one side of the stripping head (8) of the stripper.
2. A pleural decorticator according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the stripper-suction device joint (1) is provided with a stripper joint external thread (11).
3. A pleural decorticator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the stripper joint (9) is provided with an internal thread that matches the size of the external thread (5) of the extension rod.
4. A pleural decorticator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stripper stripping head (8) comprises a flat head stripping head (81).
5. A pleural decorticator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stripper stripping head (8) comprises a round-head stripping head (82).
6. A pleural decorticator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stripper stripping head (8) comprises a spoon-shaped stripping head (83).