Expandable temporary abdominal closure
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1. An abdominal and thoracic closure system comprising:
- a sterilizable flexible sheet comprising;
a peripheral portion attachable to skin or fascia about a wound; and
a central expandable portion allowing expansion of the abdomen or thorax while providing a continuous covering of a wound in the abdomen by the flexible sheet.
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Abstract
A system for temporary abdominal or thoracic closure provides an expanded folded section allowing shielding of the wound from contamination and visual inspection while relieving abdominal pressure.
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18 Claims
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1. An abdominal and thoracic closure system comprising:
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a sterilizable flexible sheet comprising;
a peripheral portion attachable to skin or fascia about a wound; and
a central expandable portion allowing expansion of the abdomen or thorax while providing a continuous covering of a wound in the abdomen by the flexible sheet. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of treating abdominal and thoracic wounds using a closure system of a type providing a sterilizable flexible sheet having a peripheral portion, a central expandable portion allowing expansion of the central portion without substantial expansion of the peripheral portion comprising the steps of:
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applying the peripheral portion to skin surrounding the wound with the central expandable portion aligned with the wound; and
applying an adhesive surgical dressing to the peripheral portion to attach the peripheral portion to the skin, the adhesive surgical dressing exposing the central expandable portion to allow expansion of that portion.
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