Foam-Based Medical Treatments
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1. A method of treating a patient, comprising:
- providing a structure comprising a first and second bag, wherein said second bag at least partially covers said first bag, the first and second bags being attached to each other,inserting said structure into a cavity within the patient,inserting a polymer into said first bag after said structure is inserted into said cavity, andforming a foam from said polymer after said polymer is inserted into said first bag.
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Abstract
The present invention relates generally to systems and methods and systems for generating polymer foams within body cavities to locate and/or control bleeding. The present invention further relates to methods and systems for generating polymer foams within non-compressible wounds to control or stop bleeding. The present invention further relates to the use of foams and gels for medical and cosmetic purposes.
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1. A method of treating a patient, comprising:
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providing a structure comprising a first and second bag, wherein said second bag at least partially covers said first bag, the first and second bags being attached to each other, inserting said structure into a cavity within the patient, inserting a polymer into said first bag after said structure is inserted into said cavity, and forming a foam from said polymer after said polymer is inserted into said first bag. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15)
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12. The method of claim 12, further comprising a hydroxyl-functionalized polymer.
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16. A method of treating a hemorrhage, comprising:
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providing a structure comprising a first and second bag, said first bag comprising a plurality of pre-formed foam components, wherein said second bag at least partially covers said first bag, the first and second bags being attached to each other, and inserting said structure at the site of a hemorrhage. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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