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Biomaterials / Bioresorbable Technology
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SurgiWrap® Bioresorbable Adhesion Barrier Film Brochure
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• Pre-Clinical Series with Bioresorbable Sheets
Evaluation of Bioresorbable PLA Film for the Reduction of Pericardial and Retrosternal Adhesions in a Large Animal Model
J. Iliopoulos, MBBS; G. Bryan Cornwall, PhD, PEng; R. Evans, MD, MSc, FRCS; K.A. Thomas, PhD; C. Manganas, MBBS, FRACS; D. Newman, MBBS, FRACS; W.R. Walsh, PhD
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A large animal study to evaluate pericardial and retrosternal adhesions.
Evaluation of a Bioresorbable Polylactide Film for the Reduction of Pelvic Adhesions in a Porcine Animal Model. Part 1: Adhesion Scores
G.B. Cornwall, PhD, PEng; K.A. Thomas, PhD; R. Evans, MD, MSc, FRCS; J. Iliopoulos, MBBS; W.R. Walsh, PhD
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A large animal study to evaluate the formation of adhesions in a female pelvic surgery model.
Journal of Surgical Research (2004, #118, p144–p153) – Retrosternal Adhesions
J. Iliopoulos, M.B.B.S., G. B. Cornwall, Ph.D., R. O. N. Evans, F.R.C.S., C. Manganas, FRACS,
K. A. Thomas, Ph.D., D. C. Newman, FRACS, and W. R. Walsh, Ph.D.
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Evaluation of a bioabsorable polylactide film in a large animal model for the reduction of retrosternal adhesions.
Preventing Intra-Abdominal Adhesions With Polylactic Acid Film: An Animal Study
Shmuel Avital, M.D., Thomas J. Bollinger, M.D., M.P.H., James D. Wilkinson, M.D., M.P.H., Floriano Marchetti, M.D., Michael D. Hellinger, M.D., Laurence R. Sands, M.D.
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A study to evaluate the efficacy of an absorbable polylactic acid film (SurgiWrap®) in preventing postoperative intra-abdominal adhesions in an animal model.
Application of SurgiWrap® Bioresorbable Sheet in Laparoscopic Surgery, Caesarean Section, and Finding during Secondary Pelvic Surgery
Humberto Lamoutte, M.D., FACOG; Raja Chatterji, M.D., FACOG
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A SurgiWrap® Case Study and conclusions regarding 100 successful cases in 18 months.
• Scientific Series in Bioresorbable Fixation
Strength Retention of 70:30 Poly(L-lactide-co-D,L-lactide) Adhesion Barrier Film and Surgical Mesh Following Real Time Ageing
Kevin A.Thomas, PhD; Anastasia J. McManus MS; Rodney C. Moser; G. Bryan Cornwall, PhD, PEng
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An investigation to determine the tensile properties of 70:30 Poly(L-lactide-co-D,L- lactide), following in vitro real time ageing, as a potential surgical mesh or as a barrier for the control of postsurgical adhesions.
Clinical Insights in Bariatric Surgery: Management of Tissue Attachment Through the Use of SurgiWrap Bioresorbable Sheets
Noel N. Williams, MD, MCh, FRCSI, FRCS (Gen)
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Management of soft tissue attachment formation in bariatric surgery.
Resorbable Technology – An Overview
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An examination of PLA vs PGA materials; analysis of PLA including biocompatibility, degradation and strength.
• Clinical Data Series in Bioresorbable Technology
The Efficacy in Minimizing Soft Tissue Attachment Using PLA Bioresorbable Sheets in Temporary Diverting Loop Ileostomy
A. Faerden, M.D.; O. Reiertsen, M.D.
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Abstract Summary only — see Full Abstract below for complete results. A prospective, randomized controlled, single-blinded study to evaluate the efficacy of a bioresorbable physical barrier made of polylactide acid (PLA) on the incidence, extent and severity of post-operative soft tissue attachments in patients with the principal diagnosis of colorectal cancer or chronic ulcerative colitis who required a temporary diverting ileostomy or colostomy.
SurgiWrap® MAST® Bioresorbable Sheet Use for the Prevention of Soft Tissue Attachments/Adhesions; A Two Year Experience
Humberto Lamoutte, M.D., FACOG; Raja Chatterji, M.D., FACOG
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In the past two years, eleven re-looks have been performed. In the eleven re-looks, SurgiWrap® seems extremely effective reinforcing soft tissue and subsequently in minimizing soft tissue attachments to the device.
SurgiWrap® Bioresorbable Adhesion Barrier Film - IFU
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