Peritoneal Infusion with Cold Saline Decreased Postoperative Intra-abdominal Adhesion Formation: Letter to the Editor

Effect of Hydrogen-Rich Saline on Postoperative Intra-Abdominal Adhesion Bands Formation in Mice

BACKGROUND Postsurgical peritoneal adhesions (PPAs) are pathologic fibrous bands within the peritoneal cavity. The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effect of hydrogen-rich saline (HRS) on PPAs formation in mice. MATERIAL AND METHODS Adhesions were induced in mice using the cecum rubbing model. The mice were allocated into 4 groups: control sham group without cecum rubbing; PPA...

Effect of Emodin on Preventing Postoperative Intra-Abdominal Adhesion Formation

BACKGROUND Postoperative intra-abdominal adhesions are a major complication after abdominal surgery. Although various methods have been used to prevent and treat adhesions, the effects have not been satisfactory. Emodin, a naturally occurring anthraquinone derivative and an active ingredient in traditional Chinese herbs, exhibits a variety of pharmacological effects. In our study, we demonstrat...

Letter to the editor

Letter to the editor

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Letter to the Editor

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