Use of Gelatin Sponge Affects Postoperative Morbidity In Cesarean Section Patients.

CONCLUSIONS Delay in recovery of bowel motility may be due to the local hypersensitivity reaction caused by GS and/or dislocation of this local hemostat. Women who receive gelatin sponge treatment during CS should be monitored closely for the recovery of postoperative intestinal motility. PMID: 28258978 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28258978?dopt=Abstract

Source: Medical Science Monitor - March 5, 2017 Category: Research Tags: Med Sci Monit Source Type: research