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Evaluation of resorbable barriers for preventing surgical adhesions by Arnold, P B, Green, C W, Foresman, P A, Rodeheaver, G T

“…To evaluate the ability of collagen film, collagen gel, sodium hyaluronate/carboxymethylcellulose film, and fibrin glue to prevent adhesion formation…”
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Use of binaural beat tapes for treatment of anxiety: a pilot study of tape preference and outcomes by Le Scouarnec, R P, Poirier, R M, Owens, J E, Gauthier, J, Taylor, A G, Foresman, P A

“…Recent studies and anecdotal reports suggest that binaural auditory beats can affect mood, performance on vigilance tasks, and anxiety. To determine whether…”
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Early tissue reaction to textured breast implant surfaces by Brohim, R M, Foresman, P A, Hildebrandt, P K, Rodeheaver, G T

“…Capsular contracture around breast implants with smooth surfaces continues to be an unpredictable complication. Some surgeons believe that silicone implants…”
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Resistance to adhesion formation: a comparative study of treated and untreated mesh products placed in the abdominal cavity by Gonzalez, R, Rodeheaver, G T, Moody, D L, Foresman, P A, Ramshaw, B J

“…New materials have been devised to prevent postoperative adhesions when placing a prosthesis in contact with abdominal contents. Eighty rats underwent…”
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Static magnetic fields for treatment of fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial by Alfano, A P, Taylor, A G, Foresman, P A, Dunkl, P R, McConnell, G G, Conaway, M R, Gillies, G T

“…To test effectiveness of static magnetic fields of two different configurations, produced by magnetic sleep pads, as adjunctive therapies in decreasing patient…”
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Quantitative monitoring of capsular contraction around smooth and textured implants by Brohim, R M, Foresman, P A, Grant, G M, Merickel, M B, Rodeheaver, G T

“…The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of textured silicone implants in reducing the incidence of capsular contracture. Each of 10 female New…”
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Development of independent vessel security after ligation with absorbable sutures or clips by Brohim, R M, Foresman, P A, Rodeheaver, G T

“…The external jugular vein and the contralateral carotid artery in each of 59 rabbits were ligated with either sutures or absorbable clips and then divided…”
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Tissue adhesive wound repair revisited by Noordzij, J P, Foresman, P A, Rodeheaver, G T, Quinn, J V, Edlich, R F

“…The purpose of this experimental study was to compare the effect of a tissue adhesive, N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate, on the wound's ability to resist infection and…”
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Discussion of magnetic sleep pad study by Taylor, A G, Foresman, P A, Conaway, M R, Alfano, A P

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Fibrin sealant: a novel method of fixation for an implantable ultrasonic microDoppler probe by Bill, T J, Foresman, P A, Rodeheaver, G T, Drake, D B

“…While free tissue transfer affords the reconstructive microvascular surgeon the ability to provide coverage for complex wounds, the postoperative monitoring of…”
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A new hazard of cornstarch, an absorbable dusting powder by Ruhl, C M, Urbancic, J H, Foresman, P A, Cox, M J, Rodeheaver, G T, Zura, R D, Edlich, R F

“…Cornstarch is currently the only powder used in the manufacture of surgical and examination gloves. The purpose of this study was to determine if cornstarch…”
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A temporary nontoxic lubricant for a synthetic absorbable suture by Rodeheaver, G T, Foresman, P A, Brazda, M T, Edlich, R F

“…Synthetic absorbable sutures have been coated with lubricants to improve their handling characteristics. A unique surfactant, poloxamer 188, has been used to…”
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Damage to tissue defenses by EMLA cream by Powell, D M, Rodeheaver, G T, Foresman, P A, Hankins, C L, Bellian, K T, Zimmer, C A, Becker, D G, Edlich, R F

“…EMLA is a new topical agent that safely anesthetizes intact skin. The purpose of this study was to determine if this cream could be safely used for…”
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The effect of new monofilament absorbable sutures on the healing of musculoaponeurotic incisions, gastrotomies, and colonic anastomoses by Foresman, P A, Edlich, R F, Rodeheaver, G T

“…The purpose of this study was to quantitate the effect of two new synthetic monofilament absorbable sutures, Maxon and PDS, on the healing of…”
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Influence of Biobrane construction on adherence by Rodeheaver, G T, Hartsell, M L, Faulkner, B C, Major, D A, Foresman, P A

“…Biobrane (standard adherence) and Biobrane L (light adherence) were compared for their degree of adherence to donor site wounds on rabbits at 1, 4, 7, and 9…”
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Ease of continuous dermal suture removal by Pham, S, Rodeheaver, G T, Dang, M C, Foresman, P A, Hwang, J C, Edlich, R F

“…The purpose of this investigation is to identify the synthetic nonabsorbable monofilament suture that requires the lowest forces for removal of continuous…”
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Comparative Evaluation of Aztreonam in Therapy for Experimental Bacterial Meningitis and Cerebritis by Scheld, W. Michael, James P. Brodeur, Pamela A. Foresman, Jean C. Gratz, George T. Rodeheaver

“…Aztreonam (SQ 26,776), a new monocyclic β-lactam agent, was compared with several frequently used antibiotics in therapy for three types of experimental…”
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Influence of latex glove hydration on bacteriophage penetration by Rodeheaver, G T, Drake, D B, Neal, J G, Jackson, E M, Suber, F, Foresman, P A, Edlich, R F

“…The purpose of this study was to determine whether glove hydration influenced bacteriophage penetration. Using an electronic glove hole-detection device, one…”
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Anesthetic properties and toxicity of bupivacaine and lidocaine for infiltration anesthesia by Fariss, B L, Foresman, P A, Rodeheaver, G T, Chang, D E, Smith, J F, Morgan, R F, Edlich, R F

“…The purpose of this study was to measure the toxicity and anesthetic properties of two anesthetic agents, bupivacaine and lidocaine. These anesthetic agents…”
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Quantitation of force to dislodge endoscopic ligation clips: EndoClip II vs. Ligaclip ERCA by Beltran, K A, Foresman, P A, Rodeheaver, G T

“…The mean forces required to dislodge two types of endoscopic ligation clips from both porcine cystic ducts and silicone tubing were quantitated. The two types…”
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