Compositions for generating submucosal fluid cushions
OwnerChristopher J. Gostout, Arnaldo B. Feitozainventors
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Abstract
Methods for creating submucosal fluid cushions using methylcellulose are provided, as well as compositions and articles of manufacture for generating submucosal fluid cushions.
Claims36
A method of generating a submucosal fluid cushion in a subject, said method comprising injecting an amount of a methylcellulose solution into the submucosa of said subject, wherein said amount is effective to generate said submucosal fluid cushion.
A composition comprising a methylcellulose and a local vasoconstrictor.
A composition comprising a methylcellulose and a dye.
A composition comprising a methylcellulose, a local vasoconstrictor, and a dye.
An article of manufacture comprising:
- (a) a syringe containing a methylcellulose solution;
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- (b) instructions for using said methylcellulose solution to generate a submucosal fluid cushion in a subject.
A method of performing endoscopic mucosal resection or colonic polypectomy on a subject having a mucosal abnormality, said method comprising:
- (a) generating a submucosal fluid cushion in said subject by injecting a methylcellulose solution into the submucosa of said subject;
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- (b) resecting said mucosal abnormality.
Use of methylcellulose in the manufacture of a medicament for creating a submucosal fluid cushion in a subject.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.