Novel trilaminar polymeric anti-adhesion membrane prevents postoperative pericardial adhesion.

CONCLUSIONS: The novel trilaminar membrane effectively reduced postoperative pericardial adhesions. The placement of trilaminar membrane at the time of sternal closure provides a novel combination to minimize the extent and severity of pericardial adhesions while providing a physical barrier between the sternum and the cardiac structures.
PMID: 32278752 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 8, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hu C, Tang F, Wu Q, Guo B, Long WA, Ruan Y, Li L Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research