Emulsions as contrast agents and method of use

This invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion that is of a water-insoluble gas-forming chemical and a stabilizer. The emulsion being capable of forming microbubbles of gas upon application of ultrasonic energy. This composition allows for site specific imaging as the image enhancing microbubble...

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Main Authors KRISHNAN; ASHWIN M, HONG; DUNG KEVIN, WIDDER; KENNETH J, MENG; JIALUN, LOHRMANN; ROLF
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 10.02.1998
Edition6
Subjects
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES
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Summary:This invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion that is of a water-insoluble gas-forming chemical and a stabilizer. The emulsion being capable of forming microbubbles of gas upon application of ultrasonic energy. This composition allows for site specific imaging as the image enhancing microbubbles can be released upon the application of ultrasonic energy at the specific location where the image is desired.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19930072535