Composition and method for medical imaging of body cavities
AssigneeGiskit B.V.
InventorsNiek Exalto, Mark Hans Emanuel
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Abstract
The invention pertains to a foamed aqueous image enhancing composition containing cellulose and/or cellulose derivative(s), said composition having a pH between 5.5 and 7, wherein the viscosity of the composition is less than 1800 mPa·sec, and wherein a gas is maintained in the composition for at least 1 minute after preparation. The combination of low viscosity and foam stability makes the composition particularly suitable in patency tests and fallopian tube sterilization checks.
Claims17
An echolucent image enhancing gel composition having a pH between 5.5 and 7 and a viscosity less than 1800 mPa·s as determined by standard viscosity determination methods, measured at room temperature and under atmospheric pressure, wherein the composition turns echogenic when foamed;
- and wherein the composition is non-embryotoxic.
A foamed echogenic image enhancing composition having a pH between 5.5 and 7 and a viscosity less than 1800 mPa·s as determined by standard viscosity determination methods, measured at room temperature and under atmospheric pressure, wherein the composition is non-embryotoxic.
A kit comprising 1-10 ml of an echolucent image enhancing composition having a pH between 5.5 and 7 and a viscosity less than 1800 mPa·s as determined by standard viscosity determination methods, measured at room temperature and under atmospheric pressure;
- wherein the composition turns echogenic when foamed;
- and wherein the composition is non-embryotoxic.
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