Surgery – Miscellaneous
Patent
1991-11-14
1997-07-08
Sykes, Angela D.
Surgery
Miscellaneous
602 42, A61B 1900
Patent
active
056450818
ABSTRACT:
The invention disclosed is a method of treating tissue damage comprising applying a negative pressure to a wound sufficient in time and magnitude to promote tissue migration and thus facilitate closure of the wound. The method is applicable to wounds, burns, infected wounds, and live tissue attachments. Configurations of apparatus for carrying out the method are also disclosed.
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Argenta Louis C.
Morykwas Michael J.
Lacyk John P.
Sykes Angela D.
Wake Forest University
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