Prevention of Adhesions in Rabbits by Intraabdominal Application of Lipid Compounds

Peritoneal adhesions account for significant morbidity and mortality. They can impair intestinal motility resulting in intermittent abdominal pain or even complete intestinal obstruction. Adhesions make repeated abdominal approaches by laparotomy or laparoscopy, which have been increasing, both time-consuming and hazardous. Adhesions are also an important cause of female infertility and failure of refertilization procedures.