| abstract |
The present invention provides compositions comprised of oxidized cellulose (OC) and glycerol, with the ratio of glycerol to OC being at least about 0.5:1 w/w glycerol : OC and/or with the viscosity of the composition being at least 10% higher than that of the glycerol and lower than about 2.6X10 9 cP, with the total water content being less than about 8% w/w. Further provided is adhesion prevention powder comprised of OC having a carboxyl content of equal to below 18% characterized by high adhesion prevention potency. Uses of the compositions as hemostats or as adhesion prevention material, and methods for the preparation thereof are further provided herein. |