Special band for thoracoscope surgical incision

By designing a special band for thoracoscopic surgical incisions, the problem of easy dislodgement of chest drainage tubes was solved, achieving the effects of fixing and compressing the incision, reducing pain, and preventing pneumothorax and incisional hernia.

CN223759985UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06TAICANG HOSPITAL OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
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Application Number
CN202422976948.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-04
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-04

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Technical Problem

After thoracoscopic surgery, the chest drainage tube is prone to dislodgement, causing pain to the patient and posing risks of pneumothorax and incisional hernia, especially when the patient coughs or moves.

Method used

A special bandage for thoracoscopic surgical incisions has been designed, comprising a rectangular bandage body and an elastic band with grooves and fixing devices for securing drainage tubes and for continuing to compress the incision after tube removal to prevent dressings from falling off.

Benefits of technology

It effectively fixes the chest drainage tube, reduces its movement, prevents it from falling out, alleviates pain, and prevents the formation of pneumothorax and incisional hernia.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a special band for thoracoscopic surgery incision, which comprises a rectangular special band main body and at least two elastic bands arranged on one short edge of the special band main body, the elastic bands are arranged in parallel at equal intervals, and one end, far away from the special band main body, of each elastic band can be fixed on the special band main body after bypassing the trunk of a human body. A groove is further formed in the special belt body, the opening direction of the groove is formed in the side away from the elastic belts, the groove is located in the middle of the distance between every two adjacent elastic belts, and drainage tube fixing devices are further arranged on the two sides of the groove. The thoracoscope surgical incision special belt is used for fixing the chest drainage tube to reduce the motion range, so that the pain of a patient can be relieved, and the drainage tube is prevented from falling off; moreover, pneumothorax caused by falling of the incision dressing can be prevented, and formation of incision hernia can be prevented.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical device technology, specifically relating to a special band for thoracoscopic surgical incisions. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, surgery is the preferred treatment for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The rapid development of minimally invasive techniques has greatly improved the safety and effectiveness of surgical treatment for early-stage NSCLC. Thoracoscopic techniques have played a significant role in this, with common surgical methods including single-port thoracoscopic surgery and three-port thoracoscopic surgery. Figure 1 As shown, both methods routinely involve leaving a closed chest drainage tube after surgery. After confirming satisfactory lung re-expansion, the chest is closed layer by layer. Excessive movement of the chest drainage tube post-surgery can cause severe pain and is prone to dislodgement. Therefore, the chest drainage tube is typically secured to the chest wall with tape. A chest X-ray is performed the day after surgery. If the affected lung has re-expanded well, no air bubbles escape during coughing, and the pleural drainage fluid is less than 100 ml, the closed chest drainage tube can be removed on the same day. Upon removal of the closed chest drainage tube, immediately apply paraffin-soaked gauze and dry gauze, then secure it with a large adhesive bandage. Family members should apply pressure to the dressing at the drainage tube opening for about 10 minutes. Instruct the patient to apply pressure to the dressing when coughing. The patient should remain in bed for 2 hours after tube removal to prevent air from entering the pleural cavity and causing pneumothorax. In some patients, due to severe coughing, excessive activity, or other accidents, the dressing may dislodge, leading to pneumothorax. In severe cases, the closed chest drainage tube needs to be reinserted. In some patients, the muscles at the main operating port incision site are weak, and the sutures may break due to severe coughing, which can easily lead to incisional hernia.

[0003] Rib fixation straps are external bandages used for patients with rib fractures after chest trauma. Since rib fractures are often accompanied by severe pain, especially in patients with displaced fracture ends, rib fixation straps can reduce the mobility of the fracture ends, effectively relieving pain and reducing bleeding. After modification, rib fixation straps have been developed into special straps for thoracoscopic incisions. Before tube removal, they can be used to fix the chest drainage tube. After tube removal, they can save the time of compression after tube removal, prevent dressings from falling off and causing pneumothorax, and also prevent incisional hernia. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a special bandage for thoracoscopic surgical incisions to prevent dressings from falling off and causing pneumothorax, as well as to prevent incisional hernias.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a special band for thoracoscopic surgical incisions, comprising a rectangular main body and at least two elastic bands arranged on one short side of the main body. The elastic bands are arranged parallel to each other at equal intervals, and the end of the elastic band away from the main body can be fixed to the main body after passing around the human torso. The main body is also provided with a groove, the opening direction of which is located on the side away from the elastic band and the groove is located in the middle of the distance between two adjacent elastic bands. Drainage tube fixing devices are also provided on both sides of the groove.

[0006] When in use, at the end of the surgery, the end of the elastic band away from the main body of the special band can be fixed to the main body of the special band after passing around the human torso, so that the special band for thoracoscopic surgery incision wraps around the patient's chest, and the drainage tube is locked in the groove and fixed by the fixing device; when the drainage tube can be removed, the closed chest drainage tube is removed and the position of the special band for thoracoscopic surgery incision is adjusted to continue wrapping the chest and compressing the incision.

[0007] Preferably, the main body of the special strap has a three-layer structure, wherein the outer layer is a hook and loop fastener, the middle layer is a sponge, and the inner layer is a cotton cloth.

[0008] Preferably, the end of the elastic band away from the main body of the special band is provided with a hook and loop fastener A, and the hook and loop fastener A is attached to the hook and loop fastener surface of the outer layer of the main body of the special band after the elastic band passes around the human torso.

[0009] Preferably, the drainage tube fixing device is Velcro B, and the hook side of Velcro B is attached to the hook side of the special belt's outer layer.

[0010] Preferably, the three-layer structure of the dedicated belt body is designed with a hollowed-out shape.

[0011] Preferably, the four corners of the special belt body are rounded off.

[0012] Preferably, an arc-shaped groove is provided on the upper part of the special belt body.

[0013] Preferably, the groove is configured as a T-shaped groove.

[0014] This invention has the following advantages: by fixing the chest drainage tube with a special strap for thoracoscopic surgery incision, the mobility of the tube is reduced, which can alleviate patient pain and prevent the drainage tube from falling off; it can also prevent pneumothorax caused by the fall off of the incision dressing and prevent the formation of incisional hernia. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of background techniques for thoracic drainage.

[0016] Figure 2Structural diagram of this utility model Figure 1 .

[0017] Figure 3 Structural diagram of this utility model Figure 2 .

[0018] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the present invention in use.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Special belt body; 2. Elastic band; 3. Groove; 4. Drainage tube; 5. Fixing device; 6. Velcro A. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0021] Example 1

[0022] like Figure 2 As shown, this thoracoscopic surgery incision band includes a rectangular band body 1 and at least two elastic bands 2 arranged on one short side of the band body 1. The elastic bands 2 are evenly spaced and parallel, and the end of each elastic band 2 away from the band body 1 can be fixed to the band body 1 after passing around the human torso. The band body 1 also has a groove 3, the opening of which is located away from the elastic band 2 and is positioned in the middle of the distance between two adjacent elastic bands 2. Drainage tube 4 fixing devices 5 are also provided on both sides of the groove 3. In use, when the surgery is finished, the end of the elastic band 2 away from the band body 1 can be fixed to the band body 1 after passing around the human torso, so that the thoracoscopic surgery incision band wraps around the patient's chest. The drainage tube 4 is then inserted into the groove 3 and fixed by the fixing device 5. When the drainage tube 4 can be removed, the closed chest drainage tube 4 is removed, and the position of the thoracoscopic surgery incision band is adjusted to continue wrapping the chest and compressing the incision.

[0023] Example 2

[0024] like Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, the main body 1 of the thoracoscopic incision bandage is rectangular, with rounded corners to improve comfort during use. The main body 1 has a three-layer structure: an inner layer of cotton cloth, an outer layer of Velcro, and a middle layer of sponge. There are three equally spaced parallel elastic bands 2 (approximately 30cm long and 4.0cm wide) on one short side. The end of the elastic band 2 away from the main body 1 has a Velcro A6. The hook side of the Velcro A6 fits into the outer Velcro surface of the main body 1 after the elastic band 2 wraps around the torso. The elastic band 2 is 30cm long and 4.0cm wide.

[0025] The special belt body 1 is also provided with a groove 3. The opening direction of the groove 3 is set on the side away from the elastic band 2 and the groove 3 is located in the middle of the distance between two adjacent elastic bands 2, that is, it is set at the upper 1 / 3 and lower 1 / 3 of the short side of the special belt body 1 without elastic band 2. The groove 3 is set as a T-shaped groove 3 with a length of 5.0cm, dividing the side into three equal parts. A Velcro B is added to the center of each part. The hook side of the Velcro B is attached to the hook side of the outer layer of the special belt body 1. One end of the Velcro B is fixed to the edge of the special belt body 1 to fix the drainage tube 4. When using it on the day of surgery, the chest is wrapped with a special belt for thoracoscopic surgical incision. The groove 3 needs to be selected according to the position of the drainage tube 4. The drainage tube 4 is inserted into the groove 3 and fixed with Velcro B. Then, the Velcro A6 at the end of the elastic band 2 is attached to the special belt body 1 at an appropriate position and the tightness is adjusted. After removing the closed chest drainage tube 4, adjust the position of the thoracoscopic surgery incision bandage and continue to wrap the chest to compress the incision.

[0026] To enhance comfort, the three-layer structure of the special strap body 1 is designed with a hollowed-out shape to increase breathability. The upper part of the special strap body 1 is provided with an arc-shaped groove, which is placed under the patient's armpit during use. In addition, according to the chest circumference, the special strap for thoracoscopic incision is available in sizes S, M, L, XL and XXL, with a thickness of 0.5cm and a width of 30cm. The length of the special strap body 1 is 80cm for size S, 90cm for size M, 100cm for size L, 110cm for size XL and approximately 120cm for size XXL. The length is suitable to cover the entire chest.

[0027] In summary, before removal, the chest drainage tube 4 is secured to the hook and loop surface of the outer layer of the special strap body 1 using Velcro B to prevent excessive movement or dislodgement of the chest drainage tube 4. After removal, it is used to compress the incision to prevent dressing detachment and pneumothorax, and to prevent incisional hernia. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the basic characteristics of the utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0028] In summary, the above description is only a specific embodiment of the present utility model, but the structural features of the present utility model are not limited thereto. Any changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present utility model are covered by the patent scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A thoracotomy incision dedicated tape, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a special belt body (1) and at least two elastic bands (2) arranged on one short side of the special belt body (1), wherein the elastic bands (2) are arranged equidistantly and in parallel, and one end of the elastic bands (2) away from the special belt body (1) can be fixed on the special belt body (1) after being wound around the human body trunk, and a groove (3) is further arranged on the special belt body (1), the opening direction of the groove (3) is arranged on the side away from the elastic bands (2), and the groove (3) is located in the middle of the interval between the adjacent two elastic bands (2), and drainage tube (4) fixing devices (5) are further arranged on both sides of the groove (3). The special belt body (1) is a three-layer structure, wherein the outer layer is a Velcro fluff surface, the middle layer is a sponge, and the inner layer is a cotton cloth.

2. The thoracotomy incision specific tape of claim 1, wherein, One end of the elastic bands (2) away from the special belt body (1) is provided with a Velcro A (6), and the Velcro hook surface of the Velcro A (6) is combined with the Velcro fluff surface of the outer layer of the special belt body (1) after the elastic bands (2) are wound around the human body trunk.

3. The thoracotomy incision specific tape of claim 2, wherein, The drainage tube (4) fixing device (5) is a Velcro B, and the Velcro hook surface of the Velcro B is combined with the Velcro fluff surface of the outer layer of the special belt body (1).

4. The thoracotomy incision tape of claim 2, wherein, The three-layer structure of the special belt body (1) is hollowed out.

5. The thoracotomy incision tape of claim 2, wherein, The four corners of the special belt body (1) are rounded.

6. The thoracotomy incision-specific tape of claim 1, wherein, An arc-shaped groove is arranged above the special belt body (1).

7. The thoracotomy incision-specific tape of claim 1, wherein, The groove (3) is a T-shaped groove.

8. The thoracotomy incision specific tape of claim 1, wherein, ​