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SEPRAFILM®
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SEPRAFILM is a leading adhesion barrier,
1
,
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proven to be safe and effective in open abdominopelvic surgery. SEPRAFILM can help prevent
adhesions
and the complications they cause.
1. Becker JM, Dayton MT, Fazio VW, et al. Prevention of postoperative abdominal adhesions by a sodium hyaluronate-based bioresorbable membrane: a prospective, randomized, double-blind multicenter study. J Am Coll Surg 1996;183;297-306.
2. Diamond MP. Reduction of adhesions after uterine
myomectomy
by Seprafilm membrane (HAL-F): a blinded, prospective, randomized, multicenter clinical study. Fert Steril 1996; 66(6);904-910.
Myomectomy
The surgical removal of a myoma. A myoma is a tumor consisting of muscle tissue.
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Adhesions
Internal scars that may form after surgery on or between internal organs and/or body tissue. Adhesions between tissues can twist and pull organs out of their normal places.
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Healthcare Professionals
You understand the importance of reducing post-operative adhesions. SEPRAFILM is a leading adhesion barrier,
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proven to be safe and effective in both abdominal and pelvic open surgery.
1
,
2
1. Becker JM, Dayton MT, Fazio VW, et al. Prevention of postoperative abdominal adhesions by a sodium hyaluronate-based bioresorbable membrane: a prospective, randomized, double-blind multicenter study. J Am Coll Surg 1996;183;297-306.
2. Diamond MP. Reduction of adhesions after uterine myomectomy by Seprafilm membrane (HAL-F): a blinded, prospective, randomized, multicenter clinical study. Fert Steril 1996; 66(6);904-910.
3. Data on File, Genzyme Corporation
Find out how SEPRAFILM can help prevent adhesions in your surgical practice.
Patients
If you’re having open abdominal or gynecologic surgery such as a C-section,
hysterectomy,
myomectomy,
colectomy
or hernia repair, you should know about internal scarring, called
adhesions.
Adhesions
Internal scars that may form after surgery on or between internal organs and/or body tissue. Adhesions between tissues can twist and pull organs out of their normal places.
Full glossary
Colectomy
The removal of some or all of the colon.
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Hysterectomy
Surgical removal of the uterus.
Full glossary
Myomectomy
The surgical removal of a myoma. A myoma is a tumor consisting of muscle tissue.
Full glossary
Learn about the complications of adhesions - and how SEPRAFILM can help prevent them.