Anti-Adhesions Properties of Polyelectrolyte Complex Based Films

Adhesions are abnormal fibrous connections between tissues and can occur following virtually any type of surgery (1). They are often painful and can severely disrupt normal organ function. The incidence of adhesions following surgery is very high; some estimate an incidence as high as 80%. Thus, the prevention of adhesions has the potential to save the healthcare market billions of dollars and improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients.Copyright © 2013 by ASME