Methods to accelerate wound healing in thoracic anastomosis applications
US7682332B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/03
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods for creating an anastomosis between a channel through the chest wall and an opening in the visceral membrane of a lung using a medical device. The methods include creating the channel through the chest wall into the pleural cavity; forming an adhesion between the chest wall and the visceral membrane of the lung; creating an opening in the visceral membrane of the lung which communicates with the channel; and inserting the medical device into the channel. The medical device has a compression structure which spans the channel. The methods include configuring the compression structure to apply a compressive force to tissue surrounding the anastomosis and/or applying agents and materials to the tissue of the anastomosis thereby accelerating the formation and healing of the anastomosis.
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