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Creation of Abdominal Adhesions in Mice
Published on: August 27, 2016
May titanium spiral tacks contribute to intra-abdominal adhesion formation?
Alberto Goldenberg1, Carlos Eduardo Rivas, Gustavo Schvartsman
1Surgical Gastroenterology Division, Department of Surgery, Paulista School of Medicine, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. goldenb@terra.com.br
Purpose:
To verify if titanium spiral tacks may contribute to intra-abdominal adhesion formation in rabbits.
Methods:
Ten New Zealand white rabbits were used. Through videolaparoscopic surgery two titanium spiral tacks (ProTack(®), Covidien(®)) were applied in the right flank. After 30 days the animals were submitted to evaluate peritoneal cavity by videolaparoscopy.
Results:
No adhesion was found where the titanium spiral tacks were placed.
Conclusion:
Titanium spiral tacks for fixation do not cause adhesions in rabbits.
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