Introduction - prevention of adhesion formation: the journey continues

Authors
Citation
T. Tulandi, Introduction - prevention of adhesion formation: the journey continues, HUM REP UPD, 7(6), 2001, pp. 545-546
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
HUMAN REPRODUCTION UPDATE
ISSN journal
13554786 → ACNP
Volume
7
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
545 - 546
Database
ISI
SICI code
1355-4786(200111/12)7:6<545:I-POAF>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
One of the complications of abdominal surgery is the occurrence of intra-ab dominal adhesions. The problems related to these adhesions have created a m ajor impact on the health care system, thereby incurring a substantial cost to health care. In the field of gynaecology, adhesion-related problems inc lude infertility, abdominal pain and bowel obstruction.