Role of Sutures and Suturing in the Formation of Postoperative Peritoneal Adhesions

Peritoneal adhesions are abnormal fibrous connections between adjacent peritoneal surfaces. They are the commonest cause of small intestinal obstruction in developed countries [31, 45], a prominent reason for female infertility and a troublesome cause of abdominal or pelvic pain. When encountered by the surgeon, peritoneal adhesions make abdominal operations more difficult, hazardous and time-consuming.