Talking with Your Doctor

Your doctor may be familiar with adhesions and methods for handling tissue to minimize the formation of adhesions after surgery. But he or she may not be familiar with SEPRAFILM® Adhesion Barrier.

It’s important to discuss adhesions and their complications with your doctor before you have open abdominal or pelvic surgery. Here are some questions you may want to ask:

• What is the likelihood that I will form adhesions following this surgery?
• What methods will be taken to minimize adhesion formation in my surgery? Will you use SEPRAFILM Adhesion Barrier?
• What symptoms should I be aware of that could indicate complications due to adhesions?

Click here for a printable version of these questions

You may also want to print About Post-Surgical Adhesions, which will provide your doctor with a review of adhesions and instructions for getting more information about SEPRAFILM.

Having a C-section? Click here for information about preventing adhesions during C-section.

Cesarean Section A surgical procedure in which your OB/GYN makes an incision through your lower abdomen and then through your uterus in order to access and deliver your baby. An alternative to vaginal birth when indicated by an OB/GYN. Full glossary

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