title: Impact of adhesions in colorectal surgery.
abstract: The extent of the problem of adhesions is considerable and poses a significant burden on healthcare systems, the workload of surgeons and the lives of patients. This paper reviews the work undertaken and the associated evidence for the impact of adhesions. It considers the various options and strategies to reduce adhesions alongside the fundamental necessity for good surgical technique.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Darent Valley Hospital, Kent, UK.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bhardwaj
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Parker
mesh_terms: D003107:Colorectal Surgery; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*