Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Breast prosthesis – Implantable
Patent
1994-08-03
1995-06-20
Pellegrino, Stephen C.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Breast prosthesis
Implantable
606192, 128899, A61F 212
Patent
active
054257603
ABSTRACT:
A tissue expander device is provided which permits insertion at a significant distance from the area to be expanded, preferably hidden in a skin crease or in some other inconspicuous place. A central removable firm member is disposed within the expanded device to facilitate subcutaneous passage from an insertion site to a remote tissue expansion site.
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Brochure of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Inc. Entitled "Tissue Expansion, Creating New Skin From Old" Copyright 1988.
Lewis William
Pellegrino Stephen C.
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