INTESTINAL WALL IMAGING PROCESS USING LOW DENSITY CONTRAST MEDIUM FOR DIAGNOSIS OF PATHOLOGIC STATE

Title:

INTESTINAL WALL IMAGING PROCESS USING LOW DENSITY CONTRAST MEDIUM FOR DIAGNOSIS OF PATHOLOGIC STATE

Document Type and Number:

Japanese Patent JPS62289531

Kind Code:

A

Abstract:

A method for imaging the GI 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:

MAIKERU EI DEIBISU
BAJIRIOSU RAPUTOPOURASU

Application Number:

JP10790187A

Publication Date:

December 16, 1987

Filing Date:

April 30, 1987

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Assignee:

MAIKERU EI DEIBISU
BAJIRIOSU RAPUTOPOURASU

International Classes:

A61B5/055; A61B6/03; A61B8/00; A61B10/00; A61K49/00; A61K49/04; A61K49/18; (IPC1-7): A61B6/03; A61B8/00; A61B10/00; A61K49/00; A61K49/04

Attorney, Agent or Firm:

Yoshio Kawaguchi

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