> Even though the most meticulous surgical and microsurgical techniques
> cannot eliminate the formation of adhesions, the following steps should
> be taken by your surgeon to reduce adhesion formation: achieve
> meticulous hemostasis, maintain vascularity, moisten tissues, avoid dry
> sponges, minimize tissue handling, use fine,nonreactive sutures, avoid
> peritoneal grafts and minimize foreign bodies. If you are interested in
> adhesion barriers, how does the surgeon feel about them? The vast
> majority of pelvic or abdominal surgeries produce an unintended and
> undesirable effect. Postoperative adhesions can make subsequent
> surgeries more difficult to perform and more dangerous. There are
> adhesion barriers that are made from hyaluronic acid, a biopolymer
> produced naturally by the body to lubricate and protect tissues. This
> film can be used to separate and protect tissues damaged by incisions,
> suturing, or cauterization. Due to the inevitability of adhesion
> formation, some surgeons have concentrated their efforts on intervening
> at varying points in the pathway of adhesion formation. We do owe it to
> ourselves to be informed and in charge of our healthcare. This forum is
> the greatest place to start! With love, Sherry Marie
>
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