>My wife had it used on the last surgery. If it worked at all, it did a
>little.
>
>Richard
>>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Ron Preiss" <ron_preiss@hcc1.com>
>To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS" <adhesions@forum.obgyn.net>
>Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 1:59 PM
>Subject: Re: Searching for Help
>
>> Bob,
>>
>> Have you heard of a product called Seprafilm? It's a bioresorbable
>> membrane that has been clinically proven to reduce adhesions. It's
>> primarily used by colorectal surgeons (because they see the benefits of
>> using it more than any other surgeons--and the clinical champions are
>> trying to get general and obgyn surgeons to be aware of the products'
>> efficacy).
>>
>> It's definitely something worth asking a doctor about, and doing further
>> research on. It's made by a company called Genzyme.
>>
>> I just started working for a company that is an innovation institute for
>> a major consortium of hospitals in the US. My background is US Naval
>> Officer (not healthcare!)--and my mother-in-law suffered severe pain
>> from postoperative adhesions several years ago. Of course, her doc told
>> her it was not unusual. Anyway, I am learning more and more about
>> Seprafilm as it is an innovation that has demonstrated efficacy in the
>> reduction of adhesions. If your wife receives further surgical
>> treatment, Seprafilm might be a consideration.
>>
>> I have no commercial interest whatsoever, but I will say this, if I have
>> any abdominal surgery, I will ensure the surgeon uses the stuff on me.
>>
>> --
>> Ron Preiss, Austin, TX
>>
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