Investigating the Incidence and Management of Postoperative Adhesions in Abdominal Surgery

Abstract

Background: It is common after surgical procedures, specific to abdominal surgery, to developadhesions. Such formations are extremely indispensible to continued pain, reoccurring pain, andmultifaceted future abdominal procedures. Some patients may be asymptomatic, while patients maydevelop symptoms that are disturbing, and may hinder activities of daily living. In order to improve the treatment given to patients, it is important to assess the occurrence and management ofpostoperative complications.