An evaluation of low molecular weight heparin and hyperbaric oxygen treatment in the prevention of intra-abdominal adhesions and wound healing

ARIKAN S., ADAŞ G., BARUT G., Toklu A. S., KOCAKUŞAK A., Uzun H., ...More

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.189, no.2, pp.155-160, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 189 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2004.11.002
  • Journal Name: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.155-160
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Abdominal surgery can lead to intra-abdominal adhesions with significant morbidity and mortality. To prevent adhesions, an experimental study was planned to designate the effects of low molecular weight.(LMW) heparins and hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy both on the formation of adhesions and wound healing.