Gelfoam Induced Adhesive Intestinal Obstruction
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
How to Cite?: Dr. Abhijit Bagul, Dr. Mahendra Bendre, Dr. Nandkishor Narawade, Dr. Abid Raval, "Gelfoam Induced Adhesive Intestinal Obstruction", Volume 4 Issue 1, January 2015, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1135-1137, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SUB15481, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SUB15481