Identifying risk factors for abdominal adhesions: preliminary findings of a prospective study

Multifunctional Microgel-Based Cream Hydrogels for Postoperative Abdominal Adhesion Prevention

“…Postoperative abdominal adhesions occur in 90% of patients after an abdominal operation and can produce complications. − Each year in the USA, about 300,000 patients who have had a previous abdominal operation undergo another abdominal operation, representing a several billion USD financial burden. The presence of adhesions from the previous operation increases the difficulty and risk of the next operation. , Abdominal adhesions can produce serious clinical problems, including intestinal obstructions, chronic pelvic pain, female sterility, and even death. − The lifetime risk of an adhesive small bowel obstruction (SBO) after an abdominal surgical procedure is 12–16% . There are some methods to minimize adhesion formation using delicate and minimally invasive surgery, such as laparoscopic surgery .…”

Multifunctional calcium polyphenol networks reverse the hostile microenvironment of trauma for preventing postoperative peritoneal adhesions

“…Abdominal adhesions are one of the most commonly observed complications of abdominal and pelvic surgeries, occurring in up to 90% of patients. [1][2][3] Postoperative adhesions often lead to various clinical complications, including intestinal blockage, female infertility, and chronic pain in the abdomen, [4][5][6] burdens for patients and society. Factors influencing abdominal adhesions, such as unavoidable peritoneal injury, residual foreign bodies, bleeding, and postoperative infection during abdominal surgery, facilitate adhesion between damaged surfaces easily, forming adhesion bands.…”