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Adhesions: the early history
1Division of Anatomy, Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Biomedical Science, London SE1 1UL.
Hospital Medicine (London, England : 1998)
|June 30, 2004
Summary
Intra-abdominal adhesions, a complication of inflammatory diseases and surgery, can lead to small bowel obstruction. Early surgical interventions for this condition are documented.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
- Abdominal Surgery
Background:
- Intra-abdominal adhesions were recognized following inflammatory conditions like tuberculosis.
- The rise of abdominal surgery in the late 19th century increased the incidence of postoperative adhesions.
Observation:
- Postoperative adhesions became a common complication with the advent of abdominal surgery.
- These adhesions are a primary cause of small bowel obstruction.
Findings:
- The study acknowledges the historical understanding of adhesions from inflammatory diseases.
- It highlights the emergence of postoperative adhesions as a surgical complication.
Implications:
- Understanding the historical context of adhesions is crucial for modern surgical practice.
- This work underscores the significance of preventing and managing adhesions to avoid bowel obstruction.