Gas filled liposomes and their use as ultrasonic contrast agents

Details Gas filled liposomes and their use as ultrasonic contrast agents Gas filled liposomes and their use as ultrasonic contrast agents

1991-06-18

1993-07-20

Jaworski, Francis

Surgery

Truss

Pad

264 46, 424450, A61B 800, A61K 952

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052284468

ABSTRACT:
Contrast agents for ultrasonic imaging comprising gas filled liposomes prepared using vacuum drying gas instillation methods, and gas filled liposomes substantially devoid of liquid in the interior thereof, are described. Methods of and apparatus for preparing such liposomes and methods for employing such liposomes in ultrasonic imaging applications are also disclosed. Also described are diagnostic kits for ultrasonic imaging which include the subject contrast agents.

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