Injectable bladder muscle cells-polymer suspension for treatment of vesicoureteral reflux and incontinence
US5667778A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2400/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of treatment of vesicoureteral reflux, incontinence and other defects is described wherein bladder muscle cells are mixed with a liquid polymeric material to form a suspension. This is injected into the area of the defect, in an amount effective to yield a muscle area that provides the required control over the passage of urine or otherwise corrects the defect.
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