PART 3...Incidence of Adhesions: Frequency of adhesion formation in gynecologic surgery

From: Helen Dynda (olddad66@runestone.net)
Sat Nov 23 15:12:19 2002


1.) Incidence of Adhesions: Frequency of adhesion formation in gynecologic surgery

http://www.adhesions.com/incidence.html

Slide 1 - Pelvic Adhesions Following Reconstructive Surgery (See chart) Slide 2 - De Novo Adhesions vs. Adhesion Reformation

Slide 3 - Sites of Adhesion Formation Following Surgery (See chart)

Slide 4 - Occurence of Adhesions After Laparotomy and Laparoscopy (See chart)

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2.) Sites for Adhesion Formation....." Adhesions can form on any surface in the pelvis or abdomen; but they are more likely to form on some organs than on others. Common sites for adhesion formation are the ovaries, pelvic side walls and fallopian tubes. According to a study, the incidence of adhesion formation following surgery to these locations is as follows: Ovaries (55%) ... Pelvic side walls (40%) Fallopian tubes (36%)."

http://www.inletmedical.org/html/pelvic_adhesions_prevention_.htm

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