BIODEGRADABLE DRAINS FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS

摘要

The invention relates, generally, to medical appliances. More particularly, it relates to tubular shaped devices used as drains for draining fluids (liquid s and/or gases) from antrums or other parts of the human or animal body. According to the present invention a drain is provided, which is suitable fo r draining a human or animal antrum, which drain comprises a synthetic biodegradable material, preferably a biodegradable polymer.