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Polyactive, a degradable barrier composed of a poly(ethyleneglycol) and poly(butyleneterephthalate) copolymer (1000 Polyactive 55/45), was investigated previously in the rat. Even in the presence of blood a significant reduction was found in the extent and type of postsurgical adhesions compared with control and Interceed-treated animals. A continuous mesothelial layer covers the membrane after 14 days and after 6 months the membrane had degraded almost completely.
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Bakkum, E.A., Trimbos-Kemper, T. (1997). Prevention of Postsurgical Adhesion Formation with Polyactive, A Degradable Barrier. In: diZerega, G.S., et al. Pelvic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-1864-7_26
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