Last August (2004) I had my 3rd major surgery (not counting those done
>laproscopically) for abdominal adhesions (I'm ready for a zipper!). My >surgeon used Gore-tex as an adhesion barrier. I have not had any >problems since then, but I have been reading that it is not safe to keep >this material within your body for extended lengths of time. My surgeon >never spoke to me about ever having to remove the barrier. Does anyone >know whether this material should be removed, and if so, when that >should be, or can it remain within the abdominal cavity forever unless >further problems occur?