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Peritoneal adhesions: pathogenesis, assessment and effects.

M P Senthilkumar1, Jacob S Dreyer

  • 1Department of Surgery, Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, Dumfries, UK. sanskrity@hotmail.com

Tropical Gastroenterology : Official Journal of the Digestive Diseases Foundation
|August 17, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Peritoneal adhesions, a common surgical complication, can lead to serious issues like bowel obstruction and infertility. Prevention strategies are crucial for managing these lifelong risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical pathology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Reproductive medicine

Background:

  • Iatrogenic peritoneal adhesions are an increasing concern in modern surgery.
  • Understanding the pathogenesis and impact of adhesions is vital for surgeons.
  • Adhesions and their complications are frequently managed in clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the etiopathogenesis, clinical spectrum, and effects of peritoneal adhesions.
  • To synthesize current knowledge on adhesion formation and consequences.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of Medline, Embase, and Cochrane controlled trials register (1966-2005).
  • Scrutiny of reference lists from key publications for additional relevant articles.

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Main Results:

  • Adhesions form in over 75% of patients post-laparotomy.
  • Peritoneal trauma triggers an inflammatory response involving fibrin formation andolysis.
  • Adhesions cause significant healthcare burdens, including intestinal obstruction, infertility, and reoperation challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Peritoneal injury poses a lifelong risk of complications from adhesions.
  • Epidemiological data highlight the need for greater problem acknowledgement and preventive strategies.
  • While adhesiolysis aids in obstruction and infertility, its efficacy for chronic pain remains uncertain.