Absorbable adhesion barrier gel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-009586",
  "term": "Absorbable adhesion barrier gel",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "An isotonic, sterile, absorbable adhesion barrier gel composed of polyethylene oxide and sodium carboxymethylcellulose, with protective activity. Upon application of a single layer into the uterine cavity at the end of any hysteroscopic surgery, the absorbable adhesion barrier gel may provide a protective barrier which protects the traumatized tissue and allows for healing. This gel may therefore prevent the formation of post-surgical intrauterine adhesions.",
  "synonyms": [
    "oxiplex/AP gel"
  ],
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/absorbable-adhesion-barrier-gel/"
}