[Abdominal adhesion disease--the diagnostic and surgical problems in emergency surgery]

Reviewing the literature, the authors discuss the diagnostic and surgical problems of abdominal adhesion disease in emergency surgery. The etiology and pathogenesis of adhesion disease is complex and still poorly understood. A number of etiologic factors are considered responsible. The authors formulate the current concepts on the pathogenesis of this disease and some classifications in the world literature. Adhesion disease is a major problem in emergency surgery, especially the form known as acute breed ileus. The prophylaxis, conservative and adequate operative treatment are of great importance.