| abstract |
There is provided a composition suitable for implantation in soft tissue (for example at or around a body orifice) in order to augment the volume of soft tissue. The composition described comprises particles of a, preferably water-soluble, biodegradable glass in a suitable carrier medium, such as glycerol. The particles, which are desirably irregularly shaped, may have an average particle diameter of from 50 νm to 2000 νm, preferably 50 νm to 300 νm. By injecting the particles into soft tissue, for example the bladder submucosa, it is possible to bulk up the soft tissue where this is required. This procedure can be applied to treat conditions such as vesicoureteric reflux. Additionally the procedure could be used cosmetically. |