At Fri, 28 Jul 2000, Helen Dynda wrote:
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>From: jarlap@epix.net
>To: Helen Dynda
>Sent: Friday, July 28, 2000 1:23 PM
>Subject: Re: Robin has a question....
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>Dear Helen,
> Dr. Reich and I ALWAYS use heated and humidified gas at 100 degrees F. This helps prevent post op pain and prevents tissues from drying out during surgery. There are recent articles by Dr. Reich on this, but probably has nothing to do with adhesions.
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> Steroids are BAD for surgery. They predispose patients to infections and poor healing. They do NOT prevent adhesions, and actually do not like to operate on people on steroids if at all possible!. Hope this helps, Jay Redan, M.D.
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>From: "Helen Dynda" <olddad66@runestone.net>
>Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 11:13:46 -0500
>To: <jarlap@epix.net>
>Subject: Robin has a question....
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>Dear Dr. Redan,
>Robin asked the following question on the International Adhesions Society Message Board this morning. Is there any validity to what Robin has heard ( or read ). Do you or Dr. Reich use these techniques?
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>Robin's post on the IAS Message Board:
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>Robin heard that when laparoscopic surgery is done, the gas ( which is used to inflate the abdomen ) is used at room temperature.
>Robin read somewhere that if the gas is warmed to body temperature, that this may help to reduce the chances of adhesions returning.
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>Robin also heard that if steroids are used before & after surgery ( not sure of the length of time prior or post ) that steroids will help too.
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>Is there a way Robin could find out from Drs. Reich/Redan if the above are factual information or possible...or just crazy info...and if they use those techniques along with their surgeries? Thanks Robin
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