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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 23, 2021
Filed:
Feb. 26, 2018
Lument Ab, Lund, SE;
Lucia Casal-Dujat, Lund, SE;
Olof Böök, Lund, SE;
Ingvar Adnerhill, Limhamn, SE;
Rickard Öste, Lund, SE;
Thomas Fork, Malmö, SE;
LUMENTAB, Lund, SE;
Abstract
An edible negative contrast agent for CT imaging of the gastrointestinal tract intended for oral intake. The contrast agent is a fluid, aqueous foam displaying a CT density contrast value in the range −300 to −800 HU and having a consistency of 7 to 12 cm as measured with Bostwick consistometer. The contrast agent comprises an aqueous continuous liquid phase having a pH of 6.5 to 8.0 and gas bubbles dispersed in the continuous aqueous liquid phase. The aqueous continuous liquid phase comprises a surfactant, the surfactant being a protein, a hydrocolloid acting as foam stabilizer, a buffering agent, and water.