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INTRODUCTION: Various substances and agents have been evaluated to prevent postoperative adhesion formation. Recently a sodium hyaluronate-based bioresorbable membrane was introduced with promising clinical results. Its application was regarded as safe and efficient. METHODS: We present the first reported case of a severe inflammatory reaction to a bioresorbable membrane and give a review of the related literature. CONCLUSION: Bioresorbable membranes are increasingly used by general surgeons and gynecologists to reduce postoperative adhesion formation. Bioresorbable membranes may produce extensive inflammatory reactions.
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Klingler, P.J., Floch, N.R., Seelig, M.H. et al. Seprafilm®-induced peritoneal inflammation: A previously unknown complication. Dis Colon Rectum 42, 1639–1642 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02236221
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