Prevention of Pleural Adhesions Using a Membrane Containing Polyethylene Glycol in Rats

<p><b>Background:</b> Recurrent thoracotomies regardless of the cause are not a rare occurrence. However, each thoracotomy results in adhesion to some extent. This adhesions increase morbidity and mortality presents a significant inconvenience for surgeons and prolongs the length o...

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Main Author: Volkan Karacam, Ahmet Onen, Aydin Sanli, Duygu Gurel, Aydanur Kargi, Sami Karapolat, Nezih Ozdemir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ivyspring International Publisher 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Medical Sciences
Online Access:http://www.medsci.org/v08p0380.htm