Abstract | PURPOSE: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of an absorbable polylactic acid film barrier in preventing postoperative intra-abdominal adhesions, inflammation, and fibrosis in an animal model. METHODS: Thirty Wistar albino rats were divided into treatment and control groups. All rats underwent laparotomy with subsequent cecal wall abrasion and abdominal wall injury. The treatment group had a polylactic acid film barrier placed between the cecal and abdominal injured surfaces while control group received nothing. The animals were sacrificed on postoperative day 21. Three observers graded the intra-abdominal adhesions and resected specimens for histological examination of fibrosis and inflammation. Fibrosis, inflammation, and adhesions were graded using a quantitative scoring system. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: Placement of polylactic acid film barriers between injured surfaces is associated with a significantly reduced rate of postoperative adhesions and inflammation. This may be a promising result for reducing the morbidity and costs related to postoperative adhesions.
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Authors | Eren Ersoy, Vedat Ozturk, Aylin Yazgan, Mehmet Ozdogan, Haldun Gundogdu |
Journal | The Journal of surgical research
(J Surg Res)
Vol. 147
Issue 1
Pg. 148-52
(Jun 01 2008)
ISSN: 0022-4804 [Print] United States |
PMID | 18262551
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Polyesters
- Polymers
- Lactic Acid
- poly(lactide)
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Topics |
- Abdomen
(pathology)
- Animals
- Female
- Fibrosis
- Inflammation
(pathology)
- Lactic Acid
(therapeutic use)
- Polyesters
- Polymers
(therapeutic use)
- Postoperative Complications
(prevention & control)
- Rats
- Rats, Wistar
- Tissue Adhesions
(prevention & control)
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