Adhesions can leave more than just a mark.

Adhesions, or internal scar tissue, are a common result of surgery. In one study, up to 93% of patients formed adhesions after open abdominal or pelvic surgery.1 Adhesions don’t always cause problems, but ones that stop tissues and organs from moving freely can become an issue.

There are steps you and your doctor can take, such as using Seprafilm®, to help prevent adhesions. Seprafilm is the most widely used adhesion barrier.2 
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A sticky—and serious—situation

Adhesions can cause your organs and tissues to stick together, leading to a variety of problems.

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Infertility

Nearly 1 in 5 infertility cases is caused by adhesions.3

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Chronic pelvic pain

Nearly half of chronic pelvic pain cases are caused by adhesions.4

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Indication
Seprafilm® Adhesion Barrier is indicated for the reduction of post-surgical adhesions in patients undergoing abdominal or pelvic laparotomy.

Important Safety Information
Seprafilm should not be wrapped around an intestinal anastomosis as such usage may result in increased anastomotic leak related events, such as abscess or peritonitis. The safety and effectiveness of Seprafilm has not been established in combination with other adhesion prevention products and/or in surgical procedures not within the abdominopelvic cavity. The safety and effectiveness of Seprafilm has also not been evaluated in cases of pregnancy, malignancy, or frank infection. The type and frequency of adverse events reported are consistent with events typically seen following abdominopelvic surgery when used as directed.

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References

  1. Menzies D, Ellis H. Intestinal obstruction from adhesions—how big is the problem? Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 1990;72(1):60-63.
  2. Data on file, Genzyme Corp.
  3. Hershlag A, Diamond MP, DeCherney AH. Adhesiolysis. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 1991;34(2):395-402.
  4. Growri (2001) Chronic Pelvic Pain Saudi Med J.pdf
  5. Peterson (1970) Laparoscopy of the infertile patient obstet gynecol. 6. Phillippov (1998) Estimation of the prevalence & causes of infertility bull world health organ.
  6. Phillippov (1998) Estimation of the prevalence & causes of infertility bull world health organ