Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 168, Issue 1 , Pages e25-e30 , 1 June 2011

A Membrane Slurry Reduces Postoperative Adhesions in Rat Models of Abdominal Surgery

Received 18 November 2009

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doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2010.02.009

Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 168, Issue 1 , Pages e25-e30 , 1 June 2011

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