Gelfoam Induced Adhesive Intestinal Obstruction

Dr. Abhijit Bagul | Dr. Mahendra Bendre | Dr. Nandkishor Narawade | Dr. Abid Raval ^[2]

Abstract: Postoperative adhesive intestinal obstruction is a known entity, but the use of gelfoam for control of intraoperative bleeding being responsible for the same is extremely rare. Only a few cases have been reported in literature. We present a case of postoperative adhesive intestinal obstruction due to gelfoam used intraoperatively for hemostasis during hysterectomy, which necessitated exploratory laparotomy. A brief case report along with discussion and review of literature is presented herewith.

Keywords: Gelfoam, Hysterectomy, Adhesive intestinal obstruction, Exploratory laprotomy

Edition: Volume 4 Issue 1, January 2015,

Pages: 1135 - 1137

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Gelfoam Induced Adhesive Intestinal Obstruction

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