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The following websites offer helpful information and support on adhesions and their complications, and on conditions and diseases that may require open abdominal or pelvic surgery.  Note: This list is not all-encompassing; there may be other sites available for patient education on these and related conditions.

General Medical Information
American Cancer Society
Family Doctor
Medline Plus
National Cancer Institute

Gynecologic Conditions (Fertility, Pregnancy, Women’s Health)
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
CsectionHealing
Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO)

Abdominal Conditions (Crohn's, Colitis, IBD, etc.)
American College of Surgeons (ACS)
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS)
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearing House

Colitis
Inflammation of the colon (large intestine).
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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SEPRAFILM is a clear, reabsorbable film applied during open abdominal and pelvic surgery to help prevent adhesions.
 

Important Safety Information

SEPRAFILM® Adhesion Barrier is used to reduce internal scarring (adhesions) after open surgery in the abdomen or pelvis. Side effects are consistent with those typically seen following surgery when used as directed. SEPRAFILM should not be wrapped around a reconnected bowel as this may lead to increased side effects. Please see the SEPRAFILM Package Insert for full product information and talk to your doctor.

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