ADCON-L is a gel barrier approved by the FDA - only for laminectomy spine surgery or lumbar discectomy surgery.
1.) * Adhesions Home Page
http://www.adhesions.com/pathogenesis.html
2.) * Patient Information Bulletin: Adhesions -- What are adhesions? - Why are adhesions a problem? - Why do adhesions form? - What can be done? - Microsurgical Techniques - Chemical Methods - Barrier Methods - What is INTERCEED (TC7) Absorbable Adhesion Barrier? - Clinical Studies
http://www.adhesions.com/patient.html
3.) * Adhesion Prevention: Patients and Clinicians [ NOTE: Information for Clinicians will provide you with even more information. ]
http://www.ethiconinc.com/womens_health/product/adhesions/index.htm
4.) * Women's Health: click each tab for more information.
http://www.ethiconinc.com/womens_health/product/index.htm
5.) * Gynecare makes products to help doctors treat: Infertility - Incontinence - Fibroids & Polyps - Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
http://www.ethiconinc.com/facts/women/index.htm
6.) * Patients - What are adhesions? click: Abdominal Anatomy, Abdominal Procedures, FAQ, and Glossary - (You may need to type the following URL plus "e.htm" onto your computer's address line.)
http://www.genzyme.com/prodserv/surgical_products/seprafilm/patients/welcome .htm
7.) * Clinicians - for more information about adhesions and adhesion barriers, read through the information intended for Clinicians. (You may need to type the following URL plus "e.htm" onto your computer's address line.)
http://www.genzyme.com/prodserv/surgical_products/seprafilm/clinician/welcom e.htm
8.) * About Seprafilm Bioresorbable Membrane - scroll down
http://www.genzyme.com/prodserv/surgical_products/seprafilm/welcome.htm
9.) * Surgery: Introducing new solutions - Seprafilm
http://www.genzyme.com/ir/ggar97/surgical/surgical.htm
10.) * February 10,1999 Genzyme General's Seprafilm Approved for Cardiac Surgery in Europe.
http://www.genzyme.com/ir/gzsp/press/19990210.html
11.) * April 30, 1999 - Genzyme General Says Study Is Largest to Document Complications Related to Adhesions
http://www.genzyme.com/ir/gzsp/press/19990430.html
12.) * May 4, 1999 - New Data on Post-Surgical Adhesions and Small Bowel Obstruction Presented at Genzyme Symposium.
http://www.genzyme.com/ir/gzsp/press/19990504.html
13.) * ADCON-L Gel is the first FDA approved product for the inhibition of postsurgical scarring and adhesions following laminectomy spine surgery.
http://www.gliatech.com/pages/products/adcon-l.html
14.) * ADCON-T/N Gel is currently available in 29 international markets, including all major European union countries. It is not available for sale in the United States. A pivotal U.S. clinical trial is underway.
http://www.gliatech.com/pages/products/adcon-tn.html
15.) * February 4, 1999 - ADCON-L improves clinical outcome following lumbar discectomy.
http://www.gliatech.com/news/newsread.cfm?ID=143
16.) * April 7, 1999 - ADCON-L Reported to Improve Patient Outcome, Reduce Scar, and be Cost Effective in Lumbar Surgeries.
http://www.gliatech.com/news/newsread.cfm?ID=156
17.) * April 27, 1999 - Effectiveness of ADCON-L Confirmed -- Reduction of Scar Confirmed in Reoperations.
http://www.gliatech.com/news/newsread.cfm?ID=154
18.) * June 15, 1999 - Gliatech Files to Expand Use of ADCON-L in Breast Surgery
http://www.gliatech.com/news/newsread.cfm?ID=161
19.) * August 17, 1999 - Gliatech Announces FDA approval to Initiate Clinical Trials of ADCON-L in Breast Surgery
http://www.gliatech.com/news/newsread.cfm?ID=170