Biological properties and surgical applications of the human amniotic membrane

JR Munoz-Torres, SB Martínez-González… - … in Bioengineering and …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The amniotic membrane (AM) is the inner part of the placenta. It has been used
therapeutically for the last century. The biological proprieties of AM include …

Application of amniotic membranes in reconstructive surgery of internal organs—A systematic review and meta‐analysis

LP Maljaars, S Bendaoud, AW Kastelein… - Journal of Tissue …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Amniotic membrane (AM) has great potential as a scaffold for tissue regeneration in
reconstructive surgery. To date, no systematic review of the literature has been performed for …

[PDF][PDF] Sealing of gastrointestinal anastomoses with fibrin glue coated collagen patch

T Nordentoft - Dan Med J, 2015 - content.ugeskriftet.dk
3. Nordentoft T, Holte K. Preventing clinical leakage of colonic anastomoses with a fibrin-
coated collagen patch sealing-an experimental study. Arch Clin Exp Surgery 2014; 3: 201 …

Clinical results after external reinforcement of colorectal anastomosis: a systematic review

C Gené-Škrabec, M Cremades… - … Journal of Surgery, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Objective: The aim of this review is to describe and assess the existing methods to cover
colorectal anastomoses with biomaterials and their clinical impact in reducing anastomotic …

External coating of colonic anastomoses: a systematic review

HC Pommergaard, MP Achiam… - International journal of …, 2012 - Springer
Purpose Colon anastomotic leakage remains both a frequent and serious complication in
gastrointestinal surgery. External coating of colonic anastomoses has been proposed as a …

Topical non-barrier agents for postoperative adhesion prevention in animal models

A Imai, N Suzuki - European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and …, 2010 - Elsevier
Pelvic adhesion can form as a result of inflammation, endometriosis or surgical trauma. Most
surgical procedures performed by obstetrician–gynecologists are associated with pelvic …

A light‐activated amnion wrap strengthens colonic anastomosis and reduces peri‐anastomotic adhesions

P Senthil‐Kumar, T Ni, MA Randolph… - Lasers in surgery …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Background and Objective Colonic anastomotic failure is a dreaded complication, and
multiple surgical techniques have failed to eliminate it. Photochemical tissue bonding (PTB) …

Choosing the best animal species to mimic clinical colon anastomotic leakage in humans: a qualitative systematic review

HC Pommergaard, J Rosenberg… - European Surgical …, 2011 - karger.com
Abstract Background/Aims: Animal models are valuable for studying pathogenic factors and
preventive measures for colon anastomotic leakage. The suitability of the species as models …

In vivo performance of a bilayer wrap to prevent abdominal adhesions

A Kishan, T Buie, C Whitfield-Cargile, A Jose, L Bryan… - Acta biomaterialia, 2020 - Elsevier
There is a high prevalence of intra-abdominal adhesions following bowel resection, which
can result in chronic pain, bowel obstruction, and morbidity. Although commercial adhesion …

Collagen fleeces do not improve colonic anastomotic strength but increase bowel obstructions in an experimental rat model

MH Schreinemacher, JG Bloemen… - International journal of …, 2011 - Springer
Purpose To investigate whether a collagen fleece kept in place by fibrin glue might seal off a
colorectal anastomosis, provide reinforcement, and subsequently improve anastomotic …