Adhesions can stand in the way of pregnancy.

When adhesions, or internal scar tissue, form between the reproductive organs (ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, or pelvic walls) after surgery, they can block the egg from getting to the uterus, causing infertility.2  Adhesions due to previous pelvic surgery may also increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy, or pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus.3,4

With some infertile patients, surgery to remove adhesions may be required.5

Seprafilm can help reduce adhesions and the problems they may cause. Learn more. 

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. Hershlag A, Diamond MP, DeCherney AH. Adhesiolysis. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 1991;34(2):395-402.
  2. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Abdominal Adhesions. Bethesda, MD: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, US Dept of Health and Human Services; 2009.
  3. A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia. Ectopic pregnancy. PubMed Health website. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001897/. Updated February 21, 2010. Accessed November 7, 2011.
  4. Michalas S, Minaretzis D, Tsionou C, Maos G, Kioses E, Aravantinos D. Pelvic surgery, reproductive factors and risk of ectopic pregnancy: a case controlled study. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1992;38(2):101-105.
  5. Peterson (1970) Laparoscopy of the infertile patient obstet gynecol. 6. Phillippov (1998) Estimation of the prevalence & causes of infertility bull world health organ.

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