COMPRESSION DEVICE FOR CLOSING TISSUE OPENINGS AND METHODS OF USING THEREOF

COMPRESSION DEVICE FOR CLOSING TISSUE OPENINGS AND METHODS OF USING THEREOF

A compression device for compressing an area of tissue surrounding a tissue opening to close the tissue opening. The device includes a compression support frame having an outer peripheral edge forming an arc whose central angle is less than 180° and greater than 45°. The device also includes a compr...

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1. Verfasser: Fortson, Aaron M
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
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MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
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Zusammenfassung:A compression device for compressing an area of tissue surrounding a tissue opening to close the tissue opening. The device includes a compression support frame having an outer peripheral edge forming an arc whose central angle is less than 180° and greater than 45°. The device also includes a compression support and a tension member. The compression support is mounted on the compression support frame, and the tension member is selectively slidable in relation to the compression support.