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. 2008 Nov;90(5 Suppl):S144-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.08.060.

Pathogenesis, consequences, and control of peritoneal adhesions in gynecologic surgery

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Pathogenesis, consequences, and control of peritoneal adhesions in gynecologic surgery

Practice Committee of American Society for Reproductive Medicine in collaboration with Society of Reproductive Surgeons. Fertil Steril. 2008 Nov.
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Abstract

Postoperative adhesions are a natural consequence of surgical tissue trauma and healing and may result in infertility, pain, and bowel obstruction. Adherence to microsurgical principles, minimally invasive surgery, and use of some peritoneal instillates may help to decrease postoperative adhesions. Some surgical barriers have been demonstrated effective for reducing postoperative adhesions, but there is no substantial evidence that their use improves fertility, decreases pain, or reduces the incidence of postoperative bowel obstruction.

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