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TWI850006B
TWI850006B TW112124797A TW112124797A TWI850006B TW I850006 B TWI850006 B TW I850006B TW 112124797 A TW112124797 A TW 112124797A TW 112124797 A TW112124797 A TW 112124797A TW I850006 B TWI850006 B TW I850006B
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The invention relates to a prostate support structure. Primarily, a support tube is made of medical grade lactic acid silicone material and is ring-shaped by a plurality of sleeve parts. Each sleeve part is formed with a sleeve space, and a connection part is provided between the two sleeve parts to connect and combine each other. A support frame is sleeved in the sleeve space of each sleeve part and made of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA). The support frame takes advantage of the two-way memory effect of the shape memory alloy to restore the high-temperature phase shape when heated and the low-temperature phase shape when cooled. In this way, it not only reduces the patient’s discomfort and pain during the process of inserting into the urethra or taking it out, but also reduces the discomfort of contacting the urethra when it is used in the urethra, avoids the accumulation of calcium and prevents stone formation, so as to increase the practicality and efficiency for the whole implementation.

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攝護腺支撐結構 Prostate supporting structures

本發明係有關於一種攝護腺支撐結構,尤其是指一種不僅在置入尿道或取出之過程中,皆能減輕患者之不適、疼痛感,且於置入尿道使用時,同樣亦能減少與尿道接觸之不適感,並可避免鈣的囤積、防止形成結石現象,而在其整體施行使用上更增實用功效特性者。 The present invention relates to a prostate support structure, and in particular to a structure that can not only reduce the discomfort and pain of the patient during the process of insertion or removal into the urethra, but also reduce the discomfort of contact with the urethra when inserted into the urethra for use, and can avoid the accumulation of calcium and prevent the formation of stones, and increase the practical efficacy characteristics in its overall implementation and use.

按,攝護腺〔prostate〕又可稱為前列腺,其係為雄性哺乳動物生殖系統中的一個器官,屬外分泌腺,主要功能是儲存攝護腺液;正常男性的攝護腺,外形類似板栗呈倒圓錐體,包繞著膀胱口與尿道結合部位〔即攝護腺中間形成的管道構成尿道的上口部分〕。 According to the Chinese medical journal, the prostate is also called the prostate. It is an organ in the reproductive system of male mammals. It is an exocrine gland whose main function is to store prostate fluid. The normal male prostate is shaped like an inverted cone and is similar to a chestnut. It surrounds the junction of the bladder opening and the urethra (that is, the tube formed in the middle of the prostate constitutes the upper opening of the urethra).

隨著年紀增長,5成的50歲以上男性會開始出現攝護腺肥大的問題,攝護腺肥大之正式名稱為良性前列腺增生症〔Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,BPH〕,其主要是攝護腺出現異常增生,並 壓迫到尿道、膀胱等,出現各種泌尿道症狀,包括排尿不順、排尿困難、頻尿、夜尿、尿滯留等,也容易併發膀胱結石、輸尿管結石,甚至引起急性尿滯留、腎水腫,嚴重還可能影響腎功能。 As men age, 50% of men over 50 will begin to have problems with prostate hypertrophy. The official name of prostate hypertrophy is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is mainly caused by abnormal prostate hyperplasia, which compresses the urethra and bladder, causing various urinary tract symptoms, including urinary dysfunction, dysuria, frequent urination, nocturia, and urine retention. It is also prone to complications such as bladder stones and ureteral stones, and even causes acute urine retention and kidney edema. In severe cases, it may also affect kidney function.

而攝護腺肥大在治療方面,一般先使用口服藥物,若服藥效果不佳,則會考慮進行手術切除或放置攝護腺支架;其中,就該攝護腺支架之放置而言,其主要係在尿道中置入攝護腺支架,該攝護腺支架係為一呈管狀的金屬網體,以利用該攝護腺支架撐開因攝護腺壓迫而狹窄阻塞的尿道,達到讓尿液通過,緩解排尿不順之問題。 In terms of treatment of prostate hypertrophy, oral medication is generally used first. If the medication is not effective, surgical resection or placement of a prostate stent will be considered. Among them, as for the placement of the prostate stent, it is mainly inserted into the urethra. The prostate stent is a tubular metal mesh. The prostate stent is used to prop up the urethra that is narrowed and blocked due to prostate pressure, so as to allow urine to pass through and relieve the problem of urination difficulties.

然而,上述攝護腺支架之放置雖可達到撐開因攝護腺壓迫而狹窄阻塞的尿道之預期功效,但也在其實際操作使用過程中發現,該攝護腺支架具有下列缺點: However, although the placement of the above-mentioned prostate stent can achieve the expected effect of opening the urethra that is narrowed and blocked due to prostate pressure, it is also found in its actual operation that the prostate stent has the following disadvantages:

1.該攝護腺支架係為金屬材質製作,而該金屬材質的攝護腺支架直接與尿道接觸,不僅容易造成患者感到不適,且在由尿道內取出過程中,亦會導致患者感到疼痛不舒服,致令其在整體結構設計上仍存在有改進之空間。 1. The prostate stent is made of metal material, and the metal prostate stent is in direct contact with the urethra, which not only easily causes discomfort to the patient, but also causes pain and discomfort to the patient during the process of removing it from the urethra, so there is still room for improvement in its overall structural design.

2.該攝護腺支架由於係為金屬材質製作,而尿液中含有鈣質,使得鈣質容易形成結石而堆積在該攝護腺支架上面,造成影響該攝護腺支架之使用壽命的情況發生。 2. The prostate stent is made of metal, and urine contains calcium, which makes it easy for calcium to form stones and accumulate on the prostate stent, affecting the service life of the prostate stent.

緣是,發明人有鑑於此,秉持多年該相關行業之豐富設計開發及實際製作經驗,針對現有之結構再予以研究改良,提供一種攝 護腺支撐結構,以期達到更佳實用價值性之目的者。 Therefore, the inventor, in view of this, has adhered to the rich design development and actual manufacturing experience in the relevant industry for many years, and has further studied and improved the existing structure to provide a prostate support structure in order to achieve the purpose of better practical value.

本發明之主要目的在於提供一種攝護腺支撐結構,其主要不僅在置入尿道或取出之過程中,皆能減輕患者之不適、疼痛感,且於置入尿道使用時,同樣亦能減少與尿道接觸之不適感,並可避免鈣的囤積、防止形成結石現象,而在其整體施行使用上更增實用功效特性者。 The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a prostate support structure that can not only reduce the discomfort and pain of the patient during the process of insertion or removal into the urethra, but also reduce the discomfort of contact with the urethra when inserted into the urethra for use, and can avoid the accumulation of calcium and prevent the formation of stones, and increase the practical efficacy characteristics in its overall implementation and use.

本發明攝護腺支撐結構主要目的與功效,係由以下具體技術手段所達成: The main purpose and function of the prostate support structure of the present invention are achieved by the following specific technical means:

其主要係包括有支撐管及支撐架;其中: It mainly includes support pipes and support frames; among which:

該支撐管,其係為醫療級乳酸矽膠材質製作,於該支撐管環設形成有數套設部,各該套設部內皆形成有套設空間,而於兩該套設部之間則設有連結部相連接結合; The support tube is made of medical-grade lactic acid silicone material. A plurality of sleeve parts are formed around the support tube. A sleeve space is formed in each sleeve part, and a connecting part is provided between two sleeve parts for connection and combination;

該支撐架,其係為形狀記憶合金〔Shape Memory Alloy,SMA〕所製作,令該支撐架利用該形狀記憶合金所具有的雙程記憶效應〔2-way〕,令其在加熱時恢復高溫相形狀,冷卻時恢復低溫相形狀,使得該支撐架供套設於該支撐管之各該套設部的該套設空間內。 The support frame is made of shape memory alloy (SMA), and the support frame utilizes the two-way memory effect (2-way) of the shape memory alloy to restore the high-temperature phase shape when heated and restore the low-temperature phase shape when cooled, so that the support frame can be sleeved in the sleeve space of each sleeve portion of the support tube.

本發明攝護腺支撐結構的較佳實施例,其中,該支撐架呈兩金屬條連續交錯排列設置之形狀。 A preferred embodiment of the prostate support structure of the present invention, wherein the support frame is in the shape of two metal bars arranged in a continuous and staggered manner.

本發明攝護腺支撐結構的較佳實施例,其中,該支撐架至少 一端可凸設形成有凸出部。 A preferred embodiment of the prostate support structure of the present invention, wherein at least one end of the support frame can be convexly provided with a protrusion.

1:支撐管 1: Support tube

11:套設部 11: Set-up Department

111:套設空間 111: Set up space

12:連結部 12: Connection part

2:支撐架 2: Support frame

21:凸出部 21: Protrusion

3:尿道 3: Urethra

4:攝護腺 4: Prostate

第一圖:本發明之立體結構示意圖 Figure 1: Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention

第二圖:本發明之端視結構示意圖 Figure 2: Schematic diagram of the end view structure of the present invention

第三圖:本發明置入至尿道內之狀態示意圖 Figure 3: Schematic diagram of the present invention being inserted into the urethra

第四圖:本發明高溫相形狀示意圖 Figure 4: Schematic diagram of the high temperature phase shape of the present invention

第五圖:本發明於尿道內擴大之狀態示意圖 Figure 5: Schematic diagram of the invention expanding in the urethra

為令本發明所運用之技術內容、發明目的及其達成之功效有更完整且清楚的揭露,茲於下詳細說明之,並請一併參閱所揭之圖式及圖號: In order to make the technical content, purpose of the invention and the effects achieved by the present invention more complete and clear, they are described in detail below, and please refer to the disclosed drawings and figure numbers:

請參閱第一圖本發明之立體結構示意圖及第二圖本發明之端視結構示意圖所示,本發明主要係包括有支撐管(1)及支撐架(2);其中: Please refer to the first figure of the three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the present invention and the second figure of the end view structure schematic diagram of the present invention. The present invention mainly includes a support tube (1) and a support frame (2); wherein:

該支撐管(1),其係為醫療級乳酸矽膠材質製作,於該支撐管(1)環設形成有數套設部(11),各該套設部(11)內皆形成有套設空間(111),而於兩該套設部(11)之間則設有連結部(12)相連接結合。 The support tube (1) is made of medical-grade lactic acid silicone material. A plurality of sleeve parts (11) are formed around the support tube (1). A sleeve space (111) is formed in each sleeve part (11), and a connecting part (12) is provided between two sleeve parts (11) for connection and combination.

該支撐架(2),其係為形狀記憶合金〔Shape Memory Alloy,SMA〕所製作,該形狀記憶合金為高性能的金屬材料,其能夠藉由 溫度的上升使金屬晶相產生相變化,恢復其變形前之形狀,此稱為其記憶效應,該支撐架(2)利用該形狀記憶合金所具有的雙程記憶效應〔2-way〕,令其在加熱時恢復高溫相形狀,冷卻時又能恢復低溫相形狀,令該支撐架(2)呈兩金屬條連續交錯排列設置之形狀,使得該支撐架(2)供套設於該支撐管(1)之各該套設部(11)的該套設空間(111)內,另於該支撐架(2)至少一端可凸設形成有凸出部(21)。 The support frame (2) is a shape memory alloy. Alloy, SMA], the shape memory alloy is a high-performance metal material, which can cause the metal crystal phase to undergo phase change by the rise of temperature and restore its shape before deformation, which is called its memory effect. The support frame (2) utilizes the two-way memory effect of the shape memory alloy to restore the high-temperature phase shape when heated and the low-temperature phase shape when cooled, so that the support frame (2) is in the shape of two metal strips arranged in a continuous staggered manner, so that the support frame (2) is provided to be sleeved in the sleeve space (111) of each sleeve portion (11) of the support tube (1), and a protrusion (21) can be formed on at least one end of the support frame (2).

如此一來,使得本發明在使用上,其係將該支撐架(2)套設入該支撐管(1)之各該套設部(11)的該套設空間(111)內,此時由於該支撐架(2)係呈較低溫狀態〔約為23~26度〕,使得該支撐架(2)為較細長狀,依患者攝護腺肥大狀態決定置入的該支撐架(2)數量,即可將該支撐管(1)連同該支撐架(2)置入到尿道(3)中〔請再一併參閱第三圖本發明置入至尿道內之狀態示意圖所示〕,此時由於人體的體溫約為37度,使得該支撐架(2)藉由該形狀記憶合金之特性恢復高溫相形狀,呈現較為寬短狀態〔請再一併參閱第四圖本發明高溫相形狀示意圖所示〕,即可將受到攝護腺(4)所壓迫之該尿道(3)予以撐開擴大〔請再一併參閱第五圖本發明於尿道內擴大之狀態示意圖所示〕,而讓尿液能順利經由該尿道(3)向外排出。 Thus, in the use of the present invention, the support frame (2) is sheathed into the sheathing space (111) of each sheathing portion (11) of the support tube (1). At this time, since the support frame (2) is in a relatively low temperature state (about 23-26 degrees), the support frame (2) is relatively thin and long. The number of the support frames (2) to be inserted is determined according to the prostate hypertrophy state of the patient. Then, the support tube (1) together with the support frame (2) can be inserted into the urethra (3) (please refer to the third figure of the present invention for the placement of the support frame (2)). =As shown in the schematic diagram of the state of the device entering the urethra], at this time, since the human body temperature is about 37 degrees, the support frame (2) can restore the high-temperature phase shape through the characteristics of the shape memory alloy, presenting a wider and shorter state [please also refer to the fourth figure of the high-temperature phase shape schematic diagram of the present invention], and the urethra (3) compressed by the prostate (4) can be expanded [please also refer to the fifth figure of the present invention in the state of expansion in the urethra], so that urine can be discharged smoothly through the urethra (3).

另,該支撐管(1)與該支撐架(2)欲由該尿道(3)內取出時,則係透過注入食鹽水,使該支撐架(2)透過食鹽水溫度冷卻恢復低溫相形狀,而呈細長狀態,即可方便直接予以取出,或利用該支撐架 (2)所凸設之該凸出部(21),將該支撐架(2)一一由該支撐管(1)之各該套設部(11)的該套設空間(111)中抽出後,再將該支撐管(1)取出,以減少疼痛感。 In addition, when the support tube (1) and the support frame (2) are to be removed from the urethra (3), salt water is injected to cool the support frame (2) to restore the low temperature phase through the salt water temperature and to be in a slender state, so that it can be conveniently and directly removed. Alternatively, the protruding portion (21) of the support frame (2) is used to pull the support frame (2) out of the sheathing space (111) of each sheathing portion (11) of the support tube (1), and then the support tube (1) is removed to reduce pain.

藉由以上所述,本發明之使用實施說明可知,本發明與現有技術手段相較之下,本發明主要係具有下列優點: From the above description of the use and implementation of the present invention, it can be seen that compared with the existing technical means, the present invention mainly has the following advantages:

1.本發明不僅令支撐管係為醫療級乳酸矽膠材質製作,且令支撐架為形狀記憶合金〔Shape Memory Alloy,SMA〕所製造,令支撐架能依照不同溫度產生形狀變化、具有雙程記憶效應〔2-way〕,使得其不僅在置入尿道或取出之過程中,皆能減輕患者之不適、疼痛感,且於置入尿道使用時,同樣亦能減少與尿道接觸之不適感。 1. The present invention not only makes the support tube made of medical-grade lactic acid silicone material, but also makes the support frame made of shape memory alloy (Shape Memory Alloy, SMA), so that the support frame can change shape according to different temperatures and has a two-way memory effect (2-way), so that it can not only reduce the patient's discomfort and pain during the process of insertion or removal of the urethra, but also reduce the discomfort of contact with the urethra when inserted into the urethra for use.

2.本發明由於係以醫療級乳酸矽膠材質製作該支撐管,使得在置入尿道使用時,因為乳酸為酸性物質,即可避免鈣的囤積、防止形成結石現象,而在其整體施行使用上更增實用功效特性者。 2. The invention uses medical-grade lactic acid silicone material to make the support tube. When it is inserted into the urethra, lactic acid is an acidic substance, which can avoid calcium accumulation and prevent the formation of stones, thereby increasing its overall practical efficacy.

然而前述之實施例或圖式並非限定本發明之產品結構或使用方式,任何所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者之適當變化或修飾,皆應視為不脫離本發明之專利範疇。 However, the aforementioned embodiments or drawings do not limit the product structure or usage of the present invention. Any appropriate changes or modifications by those with ordinary knowledge in the relevant technical field should be considered as not departing from the patent scope of the present invention.

綜上所述,本發明實施例確能達到所預期之使用功效,又其所揭露之具體構造,不僅未曾見諸於同類產品中,亦未曾公開於申請前,誠已完全符合專利法之規定與要求,爰依法提出發明專利之申請,懇請惠予審查,並賜准專利,則實感德便。 In summary, the embodiments of the present invention can achieve the expected effects, and the specific structure disclosed is not only not seen in similar products, but also has not been disclosed before the application. It fully complies with the provisions and requirements of the Patent Law. Therefore, an application for invention patent is filed in accordance with the law. I sincerely request that you review it and grant the patent. I would really appreciate the convenience.

1:支撐管 1: Support tube

11:套設部 11: Set-up Department

111:套設空間 111: Set up space

12:連結部 12: Connection part

2:支撐架 2: Support frame

21:凸出部 21: Protrusion

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一種攝護腺支撐結構,其主要係包括有支撐管及支撐架;其中:該支撐管,其係為醫療級乳酸矽膠材質製作,於該支撐管環設形成有數套設部,各該套設部內皆形成有套設空間,而於兩該套設部之間則設有連結部相連接結合;該支撐架,其係為形狀記憶合金〔Shape Memory Alloy,SMA〕所製作,令該支撐架利用該形狀記憶合金所具有的雙程記憶效應〔2-way〕,令其在加熱時恢復高溫相形狀,冷卻時恢復低溫相形狀,使得該支撐架供套設於該支撐管之各該套設部的該套設空間內,於該支撐架至少一端凸設形成有凸出部。 A prostate support structure mainly includes a support tube and a support frame; wherein: the support tube is made of medical grade lactic acid silicone material, a plurality of sleeve parts are formed around the support tube, each sleeve part has a sleeve space, and a connecting part is provided between two sleeve parts to connect and combine; the support frame is made of shape memory alloy Alloy, SMA〕, so that the support frame utilizes the double-pass memory effect〔2-way〕 of the shape memory alloy, so that it can restore the high-temperature phase shape when heated and restore the low-temperature phase shape when cooled, so that the support frame can be sleeved in the sleeve space of each sleeve portion of the support tube, and a protrusion is formed on at least one end of the support frame. 如請求項1所述攝護腺支撐結構,其中,該支撐架呈兩金屬條連續交錯排列設置之形狀。 The prostate support structure as described in claim 1, wherein the support frame is in the shape of two metal bars arranged in a continuous and staggered manner.
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