EP2105056B1 - Dispositif favorisant l'écoulement de lymphe pour la poitrine féminine - Google Patents

Dispositif favorisant l'écoulement de lymphe pour la poitrine féminine Download PDF

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EP2105056B1
EP2105056B1 EP08075240A EP08075240A EP2105056B1 EP 2105056 B1 EP2105056 B1 EP 2105056B1 EP 08075240 A EP08075240 A EP 08075240A EP 08075240 A EP08075240 A EP 08075240A EP 2105056 B1 EP2105056 B1 EP 2105056B1
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Gerti Haeupler
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41C—CORSETS; BRASSIERES
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    • A41C3/005—Brassieres specially adapted for specific purposes
    • A41C3/0064—Brassieres specially adapted for specific purposes for medical use or surgery

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  • the present invention relates to a lymphatic drainage device for the female breast.
  • lymphatic drainage disorders which subsequently result in pain symptoms that often with the affected patients with Restrictions in everyday life and a reduced quality of life are associated.
  • Surveys show that about one-third of all women who undergo breast-conserving therapy (BET) with breast cancer following breast cancer, feel their chest constantly after treatment, 10% are impaired in their daily routine. The cause of these complaints is a disturbance of the lymph drainage. The disturbance of the lymphatic drainage subsequently leads to a series of subchronic to chronic complaints, for example to a painful breast swelling. Usually, the symptoms are the least pronounced shortly after getting up and increase steadily during the day, as tissue fluid, especially in a ptotic breast, accumulates in the areas of the breast that lie below the breast crease.
  • a known form of therapy comprises the combination of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), for example by special massage techniques, and the subsequent compression of the breast by means of appropriate devices.
  • MMD manual lymphatic drainage
  • the massage technique supports the lymphatic drainage, while the application of compression bandages, for example, does not prevent, but at least slows down the re-accumulation of tissue fluid in the breast.
  • a major disadvantage of the known lingerie is that slows the re-accumulation of tissue fluid in the chest by the pressure exerted on the breast tissue from the outside, but no permanent lymphatic drainage is achieved.
  • the effect of induced by the manual massage lymphatic drainage is prolonged by means of the known lingerie only time, but is still required at regular intervals to perform a time-consuming and costly manual lymphatic drainage.
  • the all-round pressure constantly exerted on the breast by the known underwear leads to pain, especially in the area of surgical wounds.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to provide an easy-to-handle lymphatic drainage device which ensures a permanent lymph drainage and reliably prevents an accumulation of lymph in the female breast.
  • a lymphatic drainage device for application to a single breast comprises a breast lift section and an underbust strap attached to two straps, the lift section forming a chest receiving space and being formed of a lower support section and upper connecting sections.
  • the underbreast belt is designed to enclose the thorax underneath the breasts and is connected directly to the lifting section in the region of the breast, in the back region via the straps, and the lifting section via the straps, which are each guided over one shoulder, taut with the underbreast belt Breast-lifting way is connected to the drainage of lymph located in the chest.
  • the breast is supported by the bandage in such a way that the ptosis of the breast is abandoned and the inframammal Umschlagfalte elapsed and tightened.
  • the cause of the lymphatic drainage obstruction is eliminated, so that a long-term improvement is achieved, which also supports other therapies. It is important that the device sits very tight and is well adapted to the wearer.
  • both the support portion of the lifting portion and the support straps are arranged in each case on the outer sides of the support section or the connecting sections or the lower chest belt facing away from the thorax.
  • the underbreast belt advantageously has closure means in the back region and is furthermore of elastic design in its longitudinal extent.
  • closure means for the attachment of the closure means in the back area, the above considerations apply accordingly, namely that in the chest any irritation is avoided as much as possible.
  • the attachment of the closure means in the back area ensures the smoothest possible surface in the chest area.
  • the closure means are in the form of hooks and eyes, with several eyelets mounted at different distances to ensure that the underbreast strap is adjustable in width to compensate for differences in girth which may have different causes.
  • the underbreast belt is elastic in its longitudinal extent. This compensates for smaller differences in the chest circumference.
  • the underbreast belt is surrounded by a cotton cover or another material that is pleasant for the wearer.
  • Cotton is generally well tolerated by the skin and therefore a preferred cover material.
  • the breast lift portion is preferably made of a cotton material, which must be very strong, e.g. in the form of a flap to ensure the lifting function.
  • the carrier straps are formed inelastic, since as the lifting function of the device according to the invention is best ensured. Even for the straps, a solid cotton fabric can be used. In order nevertheless to have an adjustment in the Bellegurtin, the carrier straps are advantageously provided with adjusting means. This can also regulate the elevation of the breast.
  • the carrier straps are arranged crosswise. This gives additional support for the device.
  • FIG. 1 shows a front view of an exemplary embodiment of the lymphatic drainage device according to the invention.
  • the lymphatic drainage device comprises a lifting portion 10, a lower breast belt 11 and two straps 12, 13.
  • the shape of the lifting portion 10 is adapted to the male breast 14 such that the heel portion 10 conforms to the outer contour of the breast 14.
  • the lift section 10 is formed so that the nipple and the area around the nipple are not covered by the lift section 10.
  • the lift section 10 is configured to cover the area of the nipple.
  • the lifting section 10 has a lower support section 15 and upper connecting sections 16, 17.
  • the lower support portion 15 of the lift portion 10 has a receiving space 18 which is adapted to receive a lower portion of the breast 14.
  • the receiving space 18, which is limited from the lower support section 15 downwards, is designed to receive the two lower quadrants of the breast 14 located below the nipple.
  • the lower support portion 15 of the lift portion 10 is adjacent to the upper connection portions 16, 17.
  • the upper connection portions 16, 17 are formed such that the upper quadrants of the chest 14 will only partially cover, preferably both cover portions 16, 17 cover only the lateral areas the upper quadrant of the chest 14. In this way, a pressure on the medial areas of the chest 14 is avoided.
  • the lower support portion 15 of the lift portion 10 is connected to the lower chest belt 10.
  • the connection between the lower support portion 15 with the lower chest belt 10 is formed as a non-detachable connection, for example as a seam or adhesive bond. This provides a particularly secure connection that can withstand the pull applied.
  • the connection between the lower portion 15 may be releasably formed with the lower chest belt 10, for example as hook / eye, Velcro or push-button connection or the like.
  • the upper connecting portions 16, 17 are each connected to one of the carrier straps 12, 13. These connections between the upper connecting portions 16, 17 and the corresponding carrier straps 12, 13 are formed as a non-detachable connection, in particular as a seam or adhesive connection. Alternatively, the connection may be detachable, for example as hook / eye, push button, Velcro connection or the like.
  • the upper connecting portions 16, 17 of the lifting portion 10 are each tapered in the direction of the head of the wearer. In a preferred embodiment, the minimum width of the two connecting sections 16, 17 corresponds in each case to the width of the carrier straps 12, 13.
  • the first carrier belt 12 is guided over one of the shoulders. In the back region 21 of the wearer of the lymph drainage device, the carrier belt 12 is connected to the underbreast belt 11. The second of the carrier belt 13 is guided over the other shoulder. In the back region 21 of the wearer of the lymph drainage device, the other carrier belt 13, laterally spaced from the carrier belt 12, is connected to the underbreast belt 11. By means of the carrier straps 12, 13 of the lifting portion 10 is tightened so that the breast 14 is raised.
  • the breast is raised by tightening the lifting section 10 above the level of the breast crease so that lymphatic drainage through the vascular system supports the breast 14 and tissue fluid leaching in areas of the breast 14 that are otherwise below the level of the breast crease without raising the breast would be safe, is prevented.
  • the lower support portion 15 of the lifting portion 10 is arranged on the side facing away from the thorax outer side 19 of the lower chest belt 11.
  • This embodiment is characterized in that the underbreast belt 11, with its inner side facing the thorax, rests flat on the circumference of the thorax and due to the outer lying on the outside Supporting section 15 of the lifting section 10, the formation of pressure or chafing in lying underneath the Unterbrustgurts area be avoided safely.
  • the carrier straps 12, 13 are arranged on the outer sides 20 of the upper sections 16, 17 of the lifting section 10 facing away from the thorax. This again ensures maximum comfort.
  • the carrier straps 12 may be arranged on the inside of the upper sections 16, 17 of the lifting section 10 facing the thorax.
  • FIG. 2 a back view of the lymphatic drainage device according to the invention is shown.
  • the support straps 12, 13 are arranged in the back region 21 on the outer side 19 of the underbreast belt 11 facing away from the thorax, so that the underbreast belt 11, with its inner side facing the thorax, rests flat on the circumference of the thorax in the back region 21 and due to the support section 15 of the thorax lying on the outside Lifting section 10 the formation of pressure or chafing marks on the skin of the wearer of the lymph drainage device as a whole safely avoided.
  • the carrier straps 12, 13 can also be arranged on the inner side of the underbreast belt 11 facing the thorax.
  • the carrier straps 12, 13 have adjusting means 22 for varying the Sugurtin.
  • the length of the carrier straps 12, 13 is adjustable, so that the Lymphab rawvorides is adaptable to the body dimensions of the wearer of Lymphab rawvorraum on the one hand and on the other hand on the chest 14 via the connected to the lifting portion 10 support straps 12, 13 tensile force to tighten or raise the chest 14 freely adjustable in the direction of the head and is adaptable to the needs of the wearer.
  • adjusting find, for example, BH buckles, Velcro, push button, hook fasteners, hook bands or the like use.
  • the carrier straps 12, 13 are at least substantially inelastic.
  • the elasticity of the carrier straps 12, 13 is selected so that when a loading of the carrier straps 12, 13 with the required tensile force to raise the breast 14, the carrier straps 12, 13 are not or only slightly stretched.
  • the carrier straps 12, 13 are arranged substantially parallel. In an embodiment not shown in the drawing, the carriers in the back region 21 are arranged at least once crosswise.
  • the carrier straps 12, 13 may be connected to each other in the region of the crossing points, for example by means of a seam or adhesive connections.
  • the underbreast belt 11 has in the back region 21 closure means 23 for closing the underbreast belt 11.
  • the closure means 23 are designed as a hook band with hooks and eyes such that the underbreast belt 11 can be closed in a plurality of positions, so that the length of the underbreast belt 11 is adjustable.
  • the underbreast belt 11 is thus adapted to the thorax anatomy of the wearer of the lymphatic drainage device.
  • the closure means 23 is designed as a hook and loop fastener.
  • the closure means 23 for closing the underbreast belt 11 are not arranged in the back region 21, but on the breast side, wherein the closure means 23 are preferably arranged either centrally or in an area lying to the side underneath the breast not surrounded by the lifting section 10.
  • the lower chest belt 11 is elastic in its longitudinal extent.
  • the underbreast belt 11 is designed in such a way that due to its elasticity it adapts to any changes in the circumference of the thorax caused, for example, by the respiration of the wearer. At the same time, this regulates the area of the thorax surrounding the underbreast belt 11.
  • the longitudinal extent of the lower chest belt 11 denotes the length of the lower chest belt 11 predetermined by the circumference of the thorax.
  • the lower chest belt 11 is preferably at least 5 cm wide. This width ensures a special wearing comfort.
  • the width of the lower chest belt is not formed constant.
  • the width of the underbreast belt 11 below one or both breasts is greater than the width of the underbreast belt 11 in the back region 21.
  • the width of the underbreast belt 11 below one or both breasts is smaller than the width of the underbreast belt 11 in the back region 21.
  • a cotton cover is arranged around the lower chest belt 11.
  • Lifting section 10, lower chest belt 11 and carrier straps 12, 13 are each made of a fabric.
  • Cotton is preferably used as tissue, however, fabrics of synthetic fibers, especially microfibers, are also usable.
  • the fabric may also contain silver threads. Such fabrics are particularly comfortable on the skin, which is of great importance because the lymphatic drainage device must be worn by the wearer for a very long period of time. Allergic reactions can be avoided by choosing the right tissue.

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  1. Dispositif favorisant l'écoulement de lymphe destiné à être appliqué sur un sein (14), comportant
    une partie de levage (10) pour le sein fixée sur deux ceintures de support (12, 13) et une ceinture située sous la poitrine (11),
    la partie de levage (10) formant un espace de logement (18) pour le sein (14) et étant composée d'une partie inférieure d'appui (15) et de parties supérieures de liaison (16, 17),
    la ceinture située sous la poitrine (11) étant destinée à entourer le thorax au-dessous des seins et, dans la zone du sein, étant reliée directement à la partie de levage (10) dans la zone du dos (21) par les ceintures de support (12, 13), et
    la partie de levage (10) étant reliée rigidement par les ceintures de support (12, 13), guidées respectivement au-dessus d'une épaule, à la ceinture située sous la poitrine (11) d'une manière soulevant le sein (14) pour favoriser l'écoulement de la lymphe située dans le sein (14).
  2. Dispositif favorisant l'écoulement de lymphe selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la partie inférieure d'appui (15) de la partie de levage (10) est disposée sur la face extérieure (19), détournée du thorax, de la ceinture située sous la poitrine (11).
  3. Dispositif favorisant l'écoulement de lymphe selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que les ceintures de support (12, 13) sont disposées respectivement sur les faces extérieures (20), détournées du thorax, des parties supérieures de liaison (16, 17) de la partie de levage (10).
  4. Dispositif favorisant l'écoulement de lymphe selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que les ceintures de support (12, 13) sont disposées dans la zone du dos (21) sur la face extérieure (19), détournée du thorax, de la ceinture située sous la poitrine (11).
  5. Dispositif favorisant l'écoulement de lymphe selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que la ceinture située sous la poitrine (11) comprend dans la zone du dos (21) des moyens de fermeture (23) destinés à fermer la ceinture située sous la poitrine (11).
  6. Dispositif favorisant l'écoulement de lymphe selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que la ceinture située sous la poitrine (11) est élastique dans son extension longitudinale.
  7. Dispositif favorisant l'écoulement de lymphe selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce qu'un revêtement en coton est disposé autour de la ceinture située sous la poitrine (11).
  8. Dispositif favorisant l'écoulement de lymphe selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que la première ceinture de support (12) et la seconde ceinture de support (13) comprennent des moyens de réglage destinés à modifier les longueurs de la ceinture de support.
  9. Dispositif favorisant l'écoulement de lymphe selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que la première ceinture de support (12) et la seconde ceinture de support (13) ne sont pas élastiques.
  10. Dispositif favorisant l'écoulement de lymphe selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que les ceintures de support (12, 13) sont disposées au moins une fois en croix.
EP08075240A 2008-03-27 2008-03-27 Dispositif favorisant l'écoulement de lymphe pour la poitrine féminine Not-in-force EP2105056B1 (fr)

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EP08075240A EP2105056B1 (fr) 2008-03-27 2008-03-27 Dispositif favorisant l'écoulement de lymphe pour la poitrine féminine
AT08075240T ATE474466T1 (de) 2008-03-27 2008-03-27 Lymphabflussvorrichtung für die weibliche brust
DE502008000988T DE502008000988D1 (de) 2008-03-27 2008-03-27 Lymphabflussvorrichtung für die weibliche Brust
PCT/EP2009/002219 WO2009118181A1 (fr) 2008-03-27 2009-03-21 Système de drainage lymphatique pour le sein

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