Avitene (n.)
1.(MeSH)A polypeptide substance comprising about one third of the total protein in mammalian organisms. It is the main constituent of SKIN; CONNECTIVE TISSUE; and the organic substance of bones (BONE AND BONES) and teeth (TOOTH).;A topical hemostatic agent prepared from collagen.
She underwent chemoradiation therapy, followed by APR with end colostomy, s/l "stratus" exclusion of the pelvic brim, s/l "stratus" pelvic floor reconstruction, posterior vaginectomy, and reconstruction on 02/10/2011. ...
Dr. did an exploratory laparotomy with control of enterocutaneous fistula with tube drainage and removal of Vicryl mesh and closure of the abdominal wall with s/l fraters artificial mesh. ...
but this is my 2nd report today with this and both times they have been saying wihat sounds like See-cure or Ce-cure. I am not able to document this. All help greatly appreciated in advance! ...
I can't figure out what this doctor is saying! Please help.
"This was palpated in the (superior osectivar?!) incision, and the incision actually needed to be extended several mm to facilitate dissection. ...
Bard 3DMax left medium mesh was inserted uncurled and tacked on the superior edge using (___) from the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubis with good coverage.
s/l it ends in "fix" or chlorofix or thorofix or ...thicks instead of fix.
This could be a long shot in asking but I thought perhaps there might be a certain type of something that is used to tack it. It doesn't s/l suture.
Thanks. ...