DR. ALLEN B CHEFITZ, MD
Radiology at Lockwood Ave, New Rochelle, NY
License number
New York 178563
Category
Radiology
Type
Surgery
Address
Address
140 Lockwood Ave SUITE 301, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Phone
(914) 576-9154
(914) 576-9158 (Fax)
(914) 576-9158 (Fax)
Professional information
Allen B Chefitz, Bronx NY
Specialties:
Surgeon
Address:
111 E 210Th St, Bronx, NY 10467
140 Lockwood Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
622 W 168Th St, New York, NY 10032
140 Lockwood Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
622 W 168Th St, New York, NY 10032
Education:
University of Massachusetts, Medical School - Doctor of Medicine
Montefiore Medical Center - Residency - Surgery
Montefiore Medical Center - Residency - Surgery
Board certifications:
American Board of Surgery Certification in Surgery
Hernia Mesh-Device With Tissue Adhesive
US Patent:
2005001, Jan 13, 2005
Filed:
Feb 23, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/784532
Inventors:
Allen Chefitz - New Rochelle NY, US
International Classification:
A61B017/08, A61D001/00
US Classification:
606151000
Abstract:
A mesh-device for surgical repair of a hernia which has embedded within it a tissue adhesive. The tissue adhesive is activated after the mesh-device has been placed in the patient's body, and it prevents the mesh-device from changing the position of its placement without the use of sutures, staples, or other securing apparatus.
Hernia Mesh-Device With Incorporated Local Anesthetic
US Patent:
2005001, Jan 20, 2005
Filed:
Feb 23, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/784535
Inventors:
Allen Chefitz - New Rochelle NY, US
International Classification:
A61B017/08
US Classification:
606151000
Abstract:
A mesh-device for surgical repair of a hernia which includes a local anesthetic. The local anesthetic may be either embedded within the mesh, or provided in reservoirs, but is generally evenly distributed across the mesh-device. The local anesthetic is released over a predetermined duration at a predetermined rate.
Hernia Method With Liquefied Collagen
US Patent:
2005001, Jan 20, 2005
Filed:
Feb 23, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/784473
Inventors:
Allen Chefitz - New Rochelle NY, US
International Classification:
A61F002/02
US Classification:
128898000, 623023720, 606214000
Abstract:
A method for repair of a hernia whereby after dissection of a hernia, liquid or gel collagen is injected or sprayed into the resulting hernia space. The collagen then solidifies and serves as a barrier in place of a permanent prosthetic device. Properties of the collagen including viscosity may be modified through variation of temperature and pH.