1979-03-14
1981-03-24
Truluck, Dalton L.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
138103, 138118, A61M 2700
Patent
active
042574226
ABSTRACT:
The surgical drain tube of the present invention is comprised of a tubular member of a flexible pliable material. The tubular member has a oval exterior surface and a collapsible wall which defines a lumen which is normally of a substantially oval cross section. A tongue member is integrally formed with the inner surface of the top wall portion of the tubular member and extends the longitudinal length of the lumen. Oppositely deposed from the tongue member is a groove member which is formed integrally with the inner surface of the bottom wall portion of the tubular member and also extends the length of the passageway.
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Jackson-Internation. Surg., vol. 57, 1957 pp. 658-659 "Jackson-Pratt Brain Drain".
Alexander Cruzan
Griswold Gary L.
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
Sell Donald M.
Truluck Dalton L.
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