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Adhesion barrier and colon anastomoses
has been described in several studies using the side-wall model, with excellent results as defined by adhesion reduction.
In conclusion, this randomized study in rats showed no significant differences in anastomotic leakage, anastomotic bursting pressure, or collagen content of the anastomosis when the adhesion barrier PVA gel was delivered around colonic anastomoses. There appeared to be no effect on adhesion formation.
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