Background Adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) is a common surgical emergency,
causing high morbidity and even some mortality. The adhesions causing such bowel …

Abstract Purpose of Review This study aimed to systematically review small bowel
obstruction (SBO), focusing on recent changes in diagnosis/therapy. Recent Findings SBO …

Background Adhesions are the most common driver of long-term morbidity after abdominal
surgery. Although laparoscopy can reduce adhesion formation, the effect of minimally …

Post-surgical adhesions are common in almost all surgical areas and are associated with
significant rates of morbidity, mortality, and increased healthcare costs, especially when a …

Post-operative adhesions affect patients undergoing all types of surgeries. They are
associated with serious complications, including higher risk of morbidity and mortality. Given …

Postoperative peritoneal adhesion (PPA) is a prevalent incidence that generally happens
during the healing process of traumatized tissues. It causes multiple severe complications …

Small and large bowel obstructions are responsible for approximately 15% of hospital
admissions for acute abdominal pain in the USA and~ 20% of cases needing acute surgical …

Postoperative adhesions occur widely in various tissues, bringing the risk of secondary
surgery and increased medical burden. Hydrogel barriers with Janus-adhesive ability can …

Background Pelvic adhesions can form secondary to inflammation, endometriosis, or
surgical trauma. Strategies to reduce pelvic adhesion formation include placing barrier …

Peritoneal fibrosis is characterized by abnormal production of extracellular matrix proteins
leading to progressive thickening of the submesothelial compact zone of the peritoneal …