Methods and compositions for reducing or eliminating post-surgic

Details Methods and compositions for reducing or eliminating post-surgic Methods and compositions for reducing or eliminating post-surgic

1997-07-11

2000-10-24

Webman, Edward J.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Implant or insert

424486, 424497, 424444, 424426, 424 7817, A61B 1900

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061363332

ABSTRACT:
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 preferably comprising chain extended, coupled or crosslinked polyester/poly(oxyalkylene) ABA triblocks or AB diblocks having favorable EO/LA ratios 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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