Prevention of Abdominal Re-adhesions by Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose in Dogs with Abdominal Adhesions

개에서 복강유착시 Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose를 이용한 재유착의 예방

This study was carried out to prevent the abdominal re-adhesions in dogs. Two randomized groups of dogs were subjected to scratch the ileal serosa. Routine abdominal closure was performed on two groups. Second laparotomy was performed one month later for the scoring of the abhesion formation. The adhesions were separated physically after the scoring of the adhesions. In control goup saline was instilled into abdomen and in treated group 1% sodium carboxymethylcellulose(SCMC) solution was instilled into abdomen before the abdominal closure. Third laparotomy was performed another month later to evaulate the adhesions. Reduced adhesion formation following the instillation of 1% SCMC was reported. 1% SCMC is recommended to prevent the re-adhesions as well as adhesions.