EP0245019A2
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Low density contrast medium for diagnosis of pathologic conditions
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-04-29
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2007-04-29
Abstract
Abstract A method for imaging the Gl tract and the intestinal wall is described. The method comprises administering to a mammal a low density contrast medium comprising an oil in water emulsion containing from about 2 to about 50 percent by volume oil, and obtaining images of the GI tract and the intestinal wall. Also described is a low density contrast medium comprising an oil.in water emulsion containing from about 2 to about 50 volume percent oil and a predetermined amount of soluble salts or sugars to maintain homeostasis in the intestine.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael A. Davis
- 👤 Vassilios Raptopoulus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K49/00; A61K49/06; A61K49/18; A61K49/1806; A61K49/0004; A61K49/04; A61K49/0409
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
36 words
A low density contrast medium comprising an oil in water emulsion containing from about 2 to about 50 volume percent oil and a predetermined amount of soluble salts or sugars to maintain homeostasis in the intestine.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
36 words
A low density contrast medium comprising an oil in water emulsion containing from about 2 to about 50 volume percent oil and a predetermined amount of soluble salts or sugars to maintain homeostasis in the intestine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A contrast medium according to claim 1 wherein said medium contains sodium chloride and dextrose.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A contrast medium according to claim 2 wherein said medium contains 5% by weight dextrose and sufficient sodium chloride to make normal physiological saline.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A contrast medium according to claim 2 wherein said medium contains 10% be weight dextrose and sufficient sodium chloride to make normal physiological saline.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A contrast medium according to claim 2 wherein said medium contains 5% dextrose and sufficient sodium chloride to make one-half normal physiological saline.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
53 words
A method for evaluating intestinal blood circulation or perfusion in a mammal, said method comprising filling the gastrointestinal tract of said mammal with a low contrast medium comprising an oil in water emulsion containing from about 2 to about 50 volume percent oil, and obtaining deep pulse doppler measurements of the intestinal wall.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
53 words
A method for evaluating intestinal blood circulation or perfusion in a mammal, said method comprising filling the gastrointestinal tract of said mammal with a low contrast medium comprising an oil in water emulsion containing from about 2 to about 50 volume percent oil, and obtaining deep pulse doppler measurements of the intestinal wall.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
44 words
A method for imaging the intestinal wall, said method comprising administering to a mammal a low density contrast medium comprising an oil in water emulsion containing from about 2 to about 50 percent by volume oil, and obtaining an image of the intestinal wall.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
44 words
A method for imaging the intestinal wall, said method comprising administering to a mammal a low density contrast medium comprising an oil in water emulsion containing from about 2 to about 50 percent by volume oil, and obtaining an image of the intestinal wall.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
15 words
A method for evaluating intestinal blood circulation or perfusion in a mammal, said method comprising:
Claim 12
Independent Claim
15 words
A method for evaluating intestinal blood circulation or perfusion in a mammal, said method comprising:
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
(1) filling the gastrointestinal tract with a low contrast medium comprising an oil in water emulsion containing from about 2 to about 50 volume percent oil;
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
(1) filling the gastrointestinal tract with a low contrast medium comprising an oil in water emulsion containing from about 2 to about 50 volume percent oil;
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
(2) dynamically scanning said gastrointestinal tract to obtain sequential images of the intestinal wall; and
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
(2) dynamically scanning said gastrointestinal tract to obtain sequential images of the intestinal wall; and
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
(3) intravenously injecting a high contrast medium into the mammal to enhance the contrast of the blood vessels in the intestine.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
(3) intravenously injecting a high contrast medium into the mammal to enhance the contrast of the blood vessels in the intestine.
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