Comparison of intraperitoneal honey and sodium hyaluronate-carboxymethylcellulose (SeprafilmTM) for the prevention of postoperative intra-abdominal adhesions

BACKGROUND: Abdominal surgery can lead to postoperative intra-abdominal adhesions (PIAAs) with significant morbidity and mortality. This study compares the use of honey with a standard bioresorbable membrane (Seprafilm tm) to prevent the formation of PIAAs in rats. METHODS: Thirty rats underwent lap...

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Main Authors: Arif Emre, Murat Akin, Ipek Isikgonul, Osman Yuksel, Ahmet Ziya Anadol, Cagatay Cifter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2009-04-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Rat
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322009000400016