METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TISSUE EXPANSION

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20240206969A1
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18335756

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Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure provide method and apparatus for facilitating stretching of a biological tissue by forming a plurality of micro-slits in the tissue. Each micro-slit can be less than about 2 mm or less than about 1.5 mm long, or even less than about 1 mm, such that small gaps that can heal quickly can be formed when the tissue is stretched. The micro-slits can be formed using a plurality of cutting arrangements or an ablative laser. The micro-slits can be formed in various patterns, including staggered rows, circular or spiral patterns, or random patterns.

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THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATIONBOSTON MA

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Anderson, Richard Rox Boston, US 137 5354
Farinelli, William A Danvers, US 69 1138
Willey, Andrea Sacramento, US 6 131

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