Reduction in Adhesive Small-Bowel Obstruction by Seprafilm® Adhesion Barrier After Intestinal Resection

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Authors

Victor W. Fazio · Cleveland Clinic

Zane Cohen · University of Toronto

James W. Fleshman

Harry van Goor · Radboud University Nijmegen

Joel J. Bauer · Mount Sinai Hospital

Bruce G. Wolff · WinnMed

Marvin L. Corman · University of Southern California

Abstract

The overall bowel obstruction rate was unchanged; however, adhesive small-bowel obstruction requiring reoperation was significantly reduced by the use of Seprafilm, which was the only factor that predicted this outcome.

Topics & Keywords

Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions Hernia repair and management Surgical Sutures and Adhesives

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Volume 49, Issue 1, pp. 1-11

DOI: 10.1007/s10350-005-0268-5

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