Peritoneal Adhesions

Table of Contents

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   Book Overview
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   Chapter 1 Serous Membranes and Their Development, Structure, and Topography
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   Chapter 2 New Aspects of Peritoneal Pathology
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   Chapter 3 The Role of Wound Healing in the Formation of Peritoneal Adhesions
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   Chapter 4 Pathophysiology and Classification of Adhesions
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   Chapter 5 Neoangiogenesis in Adhesion Formation and Peritoneal Healing
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   Chapter 6 A Three-Dimensional Cell Culture Method for Studying Peritoneal Adhesions
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   Chapter 7 Zinc Induces Heat Shock Protein-70 and Metallothionein Expression in the Small Bowel and Protects Against Ischemia
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   Chapter 8 Anti-interleukin-10: Effect on Postoperative Intraperitoneal Adhesion Formation in a Murine Model
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    Chapter 9 A New Technique for Surgical Treatment of Large Abdominal Wall Defects: An Experimental Study
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    Chapter 10 Influence of Peritoneal Transplants in an Experimental Animal Model for the Study of Readhesion Formation
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    Chapter 11 Postoperative Adhesions — Laparoscopy Versus Laparotomy
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    Chapter 12 Studies on the Aetiology Consequences of Intra-abdominal Adhesions
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    Chapter 13 Aetio-pathogenesis of Peritoneal Adhesions with Respect to Post-traumatic Fibrinolytic Activity
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    Chapter 14 Role of Sutures and Suturing in the Formation of Postoperative Peritoneal Adhesions
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    Chapter 15 Cytokine Response to Elective Surgery: A Possible Mechanism for Intraperitoneal Adhesion Pathogenesis
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    Chapter 16 Prostaglandin Synthesis of Human Mesothelial Cells In Vitro Is Regulated by Transforming Growth Factor- β 1 , Tumor Necrosis Factor- α , and Interleukin-1 β
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    Chapter 17 Peritoneal Fibrinolysis and Its Role in Adhesion Formation
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    Chapter 18 Decreased Fibrinolytic Activity of Human Mesothelial Cells In Vitro Following Stimulation with Transforming Growth Factor- β 1 , Interleukin-1 β , and Tumor Necrosis Factor- α
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    Chapter 19 Value of Ultrasonography in Diagnosis of Peritoneal Adhesions
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    Chapter 20 Conventional Radiography and Cross-sectional Imaging Modalities in the Diagnosis of Intestinal Adhesions
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    Chapter 21 Adhesion Formation Following Incisional Hernia Repair: A Randomized Porcine Trial
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    Chapter 22 The Role of Adhesion Formation in Gynecology and Reproductive Surgery
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    Chapter 23 Causes of Intestinal Obstruction — A Retrospective Study of 550 Surgical Cases
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    Chapter 24 The Peritoneal Cytokine Profile in Acute Peritonitis
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    Chapter 25 Peritoneum and Sepsis: The Role of Sepsis in the Genesis of Peritoneal Adhesions
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    Chapter 26 Stage-Related Surgical Therapy of General Peritonitis
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    Chapter 27 Effects and Side Effects of Abdominal Drainage
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    Chapter 28 Influence of Different Abdominal Drainages on the Bioelectrical and Motor Activities of the Small Bowel
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    Chapter 29 Problems and Future Directions of Intraperitoneal Therapy with Antineoplastic Agents
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    Chapter 30 Indication, Technique, and Results of Therapeutic Pleurodesis: Formation of Adhesions and Parallels to Abdominal Surgery
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    Chapter 31 Hazards and Prevention of Postsurgical Pericardial Adhesions
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    Chapter 32 Intra-abdominal Complications in Peritoneal Dialysis with Special Reference to Peritoneal Fibrosis
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    Chapter 33 Indications and Therapeutic Strategy for Intestinal Obstruction Due to Intra-abdominal Adhesions
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    Chapter 34 CO 2 Laser Adhesiolysis
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    Chapter 35 Laparoscopic Treatment of Peritoneal Adhesions: A Clinical Study of 53 Patients
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    Chapter 36 Efficiency of Laparoscopy in Treatment of Acute Small Bowel Obstruction Caused by Adhesions
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    Chapter 37 A New Probe Optimizes Closed Decompression and Temporary Intestinal Splinting in Small Intestine Ileus
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    Chapter 38 Benefit and Risk of Long Intestinal Tubes in Intestinal Obstruction
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    Chapter 39 The Management of Adhesive Disease
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    Chapter 40 Adhesion Prophylaxis in Gynecology
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    Chapter 41 Prevention of Postoperative Formation and Reformation of Pelvic Adhesions
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    Chapter 42 Immunomodulation of the Acute Postinjury Phase of Mesothelial Repair
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    Chapter 43 Prevention of Adhesions in Rabbits by Intraabdominal Application of Lipid Compounds
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    Chapter 44 Two-Phase In Vivo Comparison Studies of the Tissue Response to Polypropylene, Polyester, and Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Grafts Used in the Repair of Abdominal Wall Defects
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    Chapter 45 Evaluation of Seprafilm Bioresorbable Membrane in a Rat Cecal Abrasion Model
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    Chapter 46 Use of Adhesion Prevention Barriers in Gynecological Surgery