title: Introduction--prevention of adhesion formation: the journey continues.
abstract: One of the complications of abdominal surgery is the occurrence of intra-abdominal adhesions. The problems related to these adhesions have created a major impact on the health care system, thereby incurring a substantial cost to health care. In the field of gynaecology, adhesion-related problems include infertility, abdominal pain and bowel obstruction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. togas.tulandi@muhc.mcgill.ca
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authors.lastname: Tulandi
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000209:etiology; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000517:prevention & control*