Re: adhesion barriers
From: Marla (onery1@soltec.net)
Sat Jun 3 03:19:08 2000
Sherry
From
http://patent.womplex.ibm.com/details?patent_number=5532221
A method of reducing post-operative adhesion formation by topically applying
an ionically crosslinked carboxyl-containing polysaccharide or a
pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, e.g. sodium hyaluronate
crosslinked with ferric chloride, to a site of surgical trauma.
Where Seprafilm is a membrane, Intergel is a liquid. There are several
brands of both products on the market. Not all have been FDA approved
though, hence the need to go out of the country for Intergel. Hope this
helps.
Blessings
Marla
-----Original Message-----
From: Sherry <smgqueen@aol.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@forum.obgyn.net>
Date: Friday, June 02, 2000 9:28 PM
Subject: Re: adhesion barriers
>My surgeon used Seprafilm Bioresorbable Membrane my last open abdominal
>surgery. I know it is a barrier that may reduce the incidence,extent
>and severity of postoperative adhesions. I know Interceed is also a
>barrier. Is the intergel a barrier as well? I have read that it can be
>used during the laparoscopy. Thanks in advance, Sherry
>
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