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8989967

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
1997-3-20
pubmed:abstractText
Adams-DeWeese caval clips have been shown to be effective in preventing pulmonary embolism. However, the use of Teflon clips constitutes a permanent solution for this transient risk. We tested an absorbable caval clip made of currently available synthetic biodegradable polymers in five female beagle dogs. The polymer used was PLA 96 containing 96% L lactic acid and 4% D lactic acid. After placement through a laparotomy, clips were routinely inspected and samples of the material were collected at regular intervals between 3 and 19 months postoperatively. The characteristics of absorption of PLA 96 in the retroperitoneal space were the same as those previously described in the literature. The clip retained its shape, rigidity, and effectiveness for 7 months. Complete degradation of the clip took between 18 and 19 months. Absorption did not cause a major inflammatory reaction and had no thrombogenic effect. Given the small number of animals studied, these results must be considered preliminary.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Nov
pubmed:issn
0890-5096
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
10
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
517-23
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1996
pubmed:articleTitle
Absorbable Adams-DeWeese caval clip: an experimental study.
pubmed:affiliation
Clinique Chirurgicale, Hôpital Cochin, Paris, France.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article