Barrier agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery
Gaity Ahmad, Kyungmin Kim, Matthew Thompson, Priya Agarwal, Helena O’Flynn, Akshay Hindocha, Andrew Watson
Abstract
Pelvic adhesions can form secondary to inflammation, endometriosis, or surgical trauma. Strategies to reduce pelvic adhesion formation include placing barrier agents such as oxidised regenerated cellulose, polytetrafluoroethylene, and fibrin or collagen sheets between pelvic structures.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineRandomized controlled trialPelvic painEndometriosisLaparotomyOdds ratioLaparoscopySurgeryMEDLINEMeta-analysisRelative riskConfidence intervalGynecologyInternal medicinePolitical scienceLawIntestinal and Peritoneal AdhesionsHernia repair and managementSurgical Sutures and Adhesives