Altman, Gregory, H.,Chen, Jingsong,Horan, Rebecca L.,Horan, David J.
申请号：
AU2016204015
公开号：
AU2016204015A1
申请日:
2016.06.15
申请国别(地区):
AU
年份:
2016
代理人:
摘要：
#$%^&*AU2016204015A120160707.pdf#####A PROSTHETIC FABRIC STRUCTURE Disclosed herein is an implantable prosthesis for breast augmentation or reconstruction procedures. The prosthesis comprises a biocompatible and biodegradable fabric structure comprising one or more individual yarns comprised of sericin-extracted native fibroin fibers, wherein the yams are intertwined to produce the fabric structure. The fabric structure extends in at least a first dimension and has at least a first surface that is adapted to engage and support natural breast tissue and/or a prosthetic breast implant in a patient. Also disclosed are methods of supporting breast tissue or a breast implant in a patient by inserting the prosthesis between the skin of the patient and/or implant within the patient.
