| 摘要 |
<p>Means and method for implanting bioprosthetic material surgically, in humans or animals. The means comprise lengths of connective tissue such as mammalian tendons (10, 14) which are covered entirely or partially with a synthetic, loose weave mesh (44) which is stitched to the tendon and which augments the strength of the finished heterograft (or xenograft) by permitting the existing live tissue to grow around the mesh to provide a living bond. Another implementation of the basic idea involves the use of planar patch material such as porcine pericardium (22) to which the mesh (20) is bonded on one side, or part of one side, this patch being used in various ways, for example, hernia repairs, dural patches, arthroplasties, tendon pulleys, gliding surfaces, and blood vessel anastamoses.</p> |
