摘要:
Disclosed are methods for draping a surgical incision site prior to surgery. Specifically, the methods of this invention involve the in situ formation of a cyanoacrylate polymeric drape over the skin surface at the surgical incision site. An incision is then made through this surface and the surgery is then conducted through the incision.
摘要:
Antimicrobial cyanoacrylate compositions are applied to non-suturable, superficial wound surfaces. In situ polymerization of the cyanoacrylate ester provides for a polymeric film over the wound which promotes wound healing and retards infection of the wound.
摘要:
A combination of electrical surgical apparatus includes a first electrical surgical apparatus having a first operative state and a second operative state. A conductor for conducting electrical energy to the first apparatus has first characteristics when the first apparatus is in the first operative state and has second characteristics when the first apparatus is in the second operative state. A sensor is coupled between the first apparatus and a second electrical surgical apparatus having a first operative state and a second operative state. The sensor is responsive to a change from one of the first and second characteristics of the conductor to the other of the first and second characteristics of the conductor to produce a transition signal. A switch coupled between the sensor and the second apparatus is responsive to the transition signal to change the state of the second apparatus from one of the first and second operative states of the second apparatus to the other of the first and second operative states of the second apparatus.
摘要:
Disclosed are methods for inhibiting acute and/or late radiation/induced skin damage during treatment of a patient with ionizing radiation by application of a layer of cyanoacrylate adhesive to the skin surface prior to exposure of the surface to ionizing radiation.
摘要:
Disclosed is a biocompatible, hemostatic, cross-linked gelatin composition comprising a biocompatible material comprising cross-linked gelatin and a sufficient amount of wetting agent to permit uniform wetting of the sponge in the presence of an aqueous solution.
摘要:
Disclosed is a biocompatible, hemostatic, cross-linked gelatin composition comprising a biocompatible material comprising cross-linked gelatin and a sufficient amount of wetting agent to permit uniform wetting of the sponge in the presence of an aqueous solution.
摘要:
Disclosed are novel high viscosity compositions for embolizing blood vessels which comprise a biocompatible prepolymer and a contrast agent, and optionally a thickening agent and/or a biocompatible solvent. Also disclosed are methods for embolizing a vascular site by injecting high viscosity prepolymer compositions into said site. The disclosed compositions and methods are particularly well suited for the treatment of aneurysms.
摘要:
Disclosed are kits of parts comprising a first container comprising a cyanoacrylate composition and a second container comprising a compatible antimicrobial agent and, in particular, a compatible iodine containing antimicrobial agent. Mixture of these compositions provide for in situ formation of an antimicrobial polymeric cyanoacrylate film on mammalian skin.
摘要:
Disclosed are methods for treating endoleaks arising from endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms. The disclosed methods involve the in situ sealing of endoleaks after placement of an endovascular prostheses in the abdominal aorta. Sealing of endoleaks is achieved by injection of either a biocompatible polymer or prepolymer fluid composition into the endoleak which composition in situ solidifies to seal the leak. Preferably, the biocompatible fluid composition comprises a contrast agent to allow the clinician to visualize the sealing process.