title: Eosinophil-rich inflammatory response to FloSeal hemostatic matrix presenting as postoperative pelvic pain.
abstract: FloSeal hemostatic matrix has been reported to be effective for the control of intraoperative bleeding in various surgeries. We report 3 patients who experienced a possible allergic response to FloSeal with the formation of excessive granulation tissue and fibrosis that were associated with early postoperative pelvic pain that led to additional surgical intervention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
authors.forename: Priscilla J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: Sherif N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Tawfic
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004802:Eosinophilia / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005781:Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000209:etiology*; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: C411004:FloSeal Matrix