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Method and composition for inhibiting post-surgical adhesions

US5843470A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 1995
Grant dateDec 1, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/802
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and compositions for reducing post-surgical adhesion formation/reformation in mammals following surgical injury to a body cavity or organs situated therein. The aqueous compositions comprising pentoxifylline and a polyoxyalkylene block copolymer are applied to the injured areas subsequent to surgical injury.

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