Methods for reducing or eliminating post-surgical adhesion formation
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Jan 27, 1998
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Jul 11, 1996
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The present invention relates to a method for reducing adhesions associated with post-operative surgery. The present method comprises administering or affixing a polymeric composition comprising chain-extended poly(hydroxy-carboxylic acid)/poly(oxyalkylene) ABA triblocks to a site in the body which has been subjected to trauma, e.g. by surgery, excision or inflammatory disease. In the present invention, the polymeric material provides a barrier to prevent or reduce the extent of adhesions forming.
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