Int J Surg. 2011 Sep 23. [Epub ahead of print]
Intra-abdominal adhesions: Cellular mechanisms and strategies for prevention.
Maciver AH, McCall M, James Shapiro AM.
SourceDepartment of Surgery, University of Alberta Hospitals, 2000 College Plaza, 8215 112th Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2C8.
Abstract
Postoperative intra-abdominal adhesions represent a serious clinical problem. In this review, we have focused on recent progress in the cellular and humoral mechanisms underpinning adhesion formation, and have reviewed strategies that interfere with these pathways as a means to prevent their occurrence. Current and previous English-language literature on the pathogenesis of adhesion formation was identified. As the burden of surgical disease in the world population increases, and the frequency of reoperation increases, prevention of adhesion formation has become a pressing goal in surgical research.
Copyright © 2011. Published by Elsevier Ltd.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21964216
1 comment:
Avoiding surgery is always the best option. Maybe some extra time on a few ab machines can help.
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