| 摘要 |
<p>A device for surgically repairing and reinforcing a hernia includes a hernia prosthesis (10) having a substantially planar base portion (12) and an overlay portion (14), each formed from a biocompatible material. The overlay portion (14) is peripherally attached to the base portion to define a pocket (15) to receive a surgical instrument or a surgeon's finger for placing the prosthesis within the human body. The pocket (15) may be formed with releasable stitching (422) to enable it to be flattened or removed after placement and may contain a resilient member (340) that urges the prosthesis into a flat configuration.</p> |
