Treatment of vault prolapse

Details Treatment of vault prolapse Treatment of vault prolapse

2007-02-13

2007-02-13

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3738)

Surgery

Internal organ support or sling

C600S030000, C606S151000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10473375

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for forming an artificial tie or ligament between different internal parts within a mammalian body, the apparatus comprising a strip (10) of preferably mesh type fabric formed of a material which is suitable for remaining in the body, and a drawstring (12) which is looped between different points along the length of the strip (10). By drawing the drawstring (12) the length of the strip (10) can be reduced. Opposite ends of the strip (11, 13) are in use attached to the different internal parts, and then those parts can be pulled together by applying tension to the drawstring (12), and once the length of the strip (10) has been reduced, tying off the drawstring (12) to hold the strip (10) in its reduced length condition. The apparatus is specifically useful for use in a in a method of treating vault or vaginal prolapse. The invention extends to a method of treating vault or vaginal prolapse.

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