Cryoprotective Compositions and Methods for Protection of a Surgical Site During Cryosurgery

A topical protective composition configured to be applied to skin, the protective composition comprising:

• at least one biodegradable and/or bioerodible fluid agent;
• and
• at least one non-toxic cryoprotectant agent,
• wherein the protective composition is configured to protect the skin from damage caused by environmental conditions, and
• wherein the composition does not cause substantial damage to the skin.

A cryoprotective composition for use in cryosurgery comprising:

• at least one biodegradable and/or bioerodible fluid agent comprising a gel of from about 1 weight percent to about 10 weight percent of the composition;
• and
• at least one non-toxic cryoprotectant agent,
• wherein the cryoprotective composition does not cause substantial nerve damage when positioned in a body space for a duration of a cryosurgical procedure.

A composition for protecting plants from frost and/or freezing, the composition comprising:

• at least one biodegradable and/or bioerodible fluid agent;
• and
• at least one non-toxic cryoprotectant agent,
• wherein the protective composition is configured to protect portions of a plant from damage caused by frost and/or freezing, and
• wherein the composition does not cause substantial damage to the plant.