Gel composition for filling a breast milk duct prior to surgical excision of the duct or other breast tissue
US6589998B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K47/10
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention is a gel composition for delivery to a breast milk duct prior to surgical excision of breast tissue including cancerous lesions. The invention also provides methods of mapping all or nearly all of a breast milk duct prior to surgical excision of breast tissue, and method of identifying part or all of a breast duct or ducts as a surgical aide to a breast surgeon. Kits to support these methods and including these compositions are also provided.
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