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Mark A. Brzezienski0
Devan Griner0
Robert Griffin0
Date of Patent
June 20, 2017
0Patent Application Number
146709040
Date Filed
March 27, 2015
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Patent abstract
Methods and devices are disclosed for breast reconstruction surgery. An implantable fixation device is attached to pectoralis muscle tissue and a tissue graft that forms a sling for supporting a tissue expander or permanent breast implant. The implantable fixation device provides flap stabilization of overlying skin and reduces breast reconstruction complications such as seroma formation.
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