Effects of seprafilm on peritoneal fibrinolytic system

Tarhan O., Eroglu A., Cetin R., Ynce A., Bulbul M., Altuntas Y.

ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.75, no.8, pp.690-692, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 75 Issue: 8
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2005.03483.x
  • Journal Name: ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.690-692
  • Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: There is a high incidence of adhesions after ventral hernia repair with polypropylene mesh. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of Seprafilm in the prevention of adhesion formation and effect on peritoneal fibrinolytic activity.