| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention provides methods and devices for the abatement of noise emanating from surgically created abdominal stomas. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a sound abatement device (10) for an abdominal stoma (16). The device (10) includes a noise suppressor (14) formed of sound dampening material, which defines an opening (29) and cavity (30) suitable in size and shape for receiving and enveloping a stoma (16) formed through a body wall (42) of an individual (12). The device (10) further includes a support arm (18) extending from the noise suppressor (14), which includes a first end (36) connected to the noise suppressor (14) and a second end (38) disposed opposite thereof. The device (10) further includes a base member (20) disposed proximate the second end (38) of the support arm (18), which includes an attachment (22) for connection to an individual (12). The device (10) also includes an attachment feature (24) for releasable attachment of the second end (38) of the support arm to the base member (20).</p> |
