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Decrease in adhesion formation by a single application of 5-fluorouracil after flexor tendon injury

A Akali1, U Khan, P T Khaw

  • 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University College, London, England.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|January 23, 1999
PubMed
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A single intraoperative application of 5-fluorouracil significantly reduced digital flexor tendon adhesions in rabbits. This novel "one touch" technique offers a promising strategy for managing postoperative adhesions after tendon repair.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • Postoperative adhesions complicate tendon injury repair, leading to impaired function.
  • Current management strategies for adhesions are limited.
  • Developing effective methods to prevent adhesions is crucial for successful tendon healing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a single intraoperative application of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in preventing digital flexor tendon adhesions.
  • To assess the impact of 5-FU on synovial sheath thickening and cellularity.

Main Methods:

  • An animal model using rabbit digital flexor tendons was employed.
  • Tendons underwent standard partial division and immobilization.
  • The synovial sheath was treated with 5-FU solution-soaked pledgets or buffered saline (control).

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  • Histologic assessment of synovial sheath thickening, cell counts, and adhesion length was performed after 1 week.

    • Main Results:

    • 5-fluorouracil treatment resulted in a significant reduction in synovial sheath thickening (p < 0.001).
    • A significant decrease in cell counts within the synovial sheath was observed (p < 0.001).
    • The proportional length of adhesions was significantly reduced in the 5-FU treated group (p < 0.001).

    Conclusions:

    • A single intraoperative application of 5-fluorouracil effectively reduces synovial reaction and adhesion formation.
    • The "one touch" 5-FU technique presents a novel and promising strategy for managing postoperative adhesions in tendon injuries.
    • This approach may improve clinical outcomes for patients undergoing tendon repair.