Method and composition for inhibiting post-surgical adhesions
US5843470A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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