| 摘要 |
The invention provides a polymeric medical sealant. The medical sealant is useful for application to the tonsils and adenoids, wherein the sealant performs at least one of the following functions, a) inhibit the colonization of bacteria, b) inhibit the binding of bacteria to tissue, c) reduction of tissue morbidity, d) hemostasis, e) coating and protection of tissue during healing. f) promotion of healing, and g) reduction of pain. |
| 主权项 |
1. A method of postoperative treatment for use after removal of the tonsils or adenoids which comprises the step of applying to throat tissue a powder which hardens and crosslinks after application to form a bioresorbable or biodegradable polymeric medical sealant that adheres to such tissue and performs at least one of the following functions: a) inhibits the colonization of bacteria, b) inhibits the binding of bacteria to tissue, c) reduces tissue morbidity, d) hemostasis, e) coats and protects tissue during healing, f) promotes healing, or g) reduces pain, wherein the powder comprises a silk, silk-elastin, poly(malic acid), polyhydroxybutyrate, polyhydroxyvalerate, chitin, chitosan, oxidized cellulose, or agar polymer, copolymer, terpolymer, blend or mixture thereof. |
