An evaluation of Flowgel as an intraperitoneal barrier for prevention of postsurgical adhesion reformation.
Both Flowgel and Interceed(TC7) effectively inhibited postsurgical adhesion formation in the rabbit model. Given the unique handling characteristics of Flowgel, this material may have significant potential for use as an adjuvant in laparoscopic infertility procedures.
Steinleitner
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San Francisco Center for Reproductive Medicine, California.
Lopez
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Suarez
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Lambert
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D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D010388:Pelvis / Q000601:surgery*; D010537:Peritoneum; D011060:Poloxalene / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011817:Rabbits; D011897:Random Allocation; D012008:Recurrence; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000601:surgery
D011060:Poloxalene