Journal article
Adhesion Prevention in Gynaecological Surgery
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To review the etiology and incidence of and associative factors in the formation of adhesions following gynaecological surgery. To review evidence for the use of available means of adhesion prevention following gynaecological surgery.
OPTIONS: Women undergoing pelvic surgery are at risk of developing abdominal and/or pelvic adhesive disease postoperatively. Surgical technique and commercial adhesion prevention systems may decrease …
Authors
Robertson D; Lefebvre G; Leyland N; Wolfman W; Allaire C; Awadalla A; Best C; Contestabile E; Dunn S; Heywood M
Journal
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, Vol. 32, No. 6, pp. 598–602
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
6 2010
DOI
10.1016/s1701-2163(16)34530-3
ISSN
1701-2163