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Original Article

Use of Sodium Hetastarch (Hespan) Solution for Reduction of Postoperative Adhesion Formation in Rabbits

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Pages 369-373 | Received 08 Aug 1995, Accepted 03 Jun 1996, Published online: 09 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

A study was conducted to determine the effect of sodium hydroxy ethyl starch (Hespan) on primary adhesion formation in a rabbit model. Hespan is a readily available volume expander. This was a randomized, double-blinded animal model in which New Zealand white rabbits were subjected to midline celiotomy. Adhesions were created by abrasion in both uterine horns, adjacent bowel, and peritoneum. Necropsies were performed at the 2-week interval and adhesions were graded. Significant decreases in type II and type III adhesions (p =. 032 and p =. 020, respectively) were demonstrated in Hespan-treated animals. Sodium hetastarch appears to decrease signifcant adhesion formation in treated animais and may have a roie as an adjunct for postsurgical prevention.

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