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Use of dextrans for the prevention of postoperative peritubal adhesions in rabbits
Author(s) -
VEMER H. M.,
BOECKX W.,
BROSENS I.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
bjog: an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.157
H-Index - 164
eISSN - 1471-0528
pISSN - 1470-0328
DOI - 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1982.tb03639.x
Subject(s) - dextran , saline , medicine , adhesion , hydrosalpinx , surgery , peritoneal cavity , chemistry , biology , biochemistry , infertility , pregnancy , organic chemistry , genetics
Summary. Saline, 6% or 32% dextran was instilled into the peritoneal cavity of rabbits after salpingostomy of experimentally induced hydrosalpinx. Moderate or severe adhesions recurred in 40% of rabbits. Adhesions occurred with similar frequency in the three treatment groups.