Evaluation of the effectiveness of adhesion prevention devices in a rat model

Introduction: Adhesion formation is a frequent complication following abdomino-pelvic surgery. Despite introduction of techniques for the minimization of adhesion formation, no approach has been completely satisfying and anti-adhesion devices represent an additional Option. This study in rats ranks the adhesion prevention capability of the three market leading devices Adept® (AD), Interceed® (IC) and Seprafilm® (SF) and of 4DryField® PH (4DF), a recently introduced device, the gel of which is effective as adhesion prevention barrier. 4DF was applied in two application modes: Powder given on the respective areas…