Physical barriers in adhesion prevention.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate physical barriers in adhesion prevention.


METHODS
Literature search.


RESULTS
Although numerous adjuvants have been used to prevent or reduce postoperative adhesions, they are by no means a panacea, and research on new synthetic adhesion barriers continues.


CONCLUSIONS
Preliminary data from animal studies indicate that biocompatible, absorbable gel barriers are safe and effective. These agents are easy to apply and readily conform to irregular tissue shapes without fixation. We await the results of future clinical studies.
Saravelos
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Biomedical Research Unit, Jessop Hospital for Women, Sheffield, England.
Li
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D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002483:Cellulose, Oxidized; D006801:Humans; D009852:Omentum / Q000637:transplantation*; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D013526:Surgical Mesh / Q000145:classification; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000517:prevention & control
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002483:Cellulose, Oxidized; C060002:INTERCEED; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene