Adhesions after Gynecologic Surgery in Postmenopausal Women.
- Author:
Tae Hee KIM
1
;
Jun Mo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Bucheon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Adhesions;
Anti-adhesion agents;
Menopause
- MeSH:
Aged;
Female;
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures;
Humans;
Infertility;
Menopause;
Pelvic Pain
- From:The Journal of Korean Society of Menopause
2010;16(3):134-141
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Adhesions represent a significant cause of morbidity for post-operative patients. Most gynecologic surgical procedures are associated with pelvic adhesions that may cause small bowel obstruction, infertility, chronic pelvic pain, and difficulties in post-operative treatment. Gynecologic surgical procedures in elderly women are more risky because of post-operative morbidity and mortality due to pre-existing diseases. Menopause marks the onset of the senile stage. After menopause, hormonal changes occur. This article will review the current issues about adjunctive methods to prevent post-operative adhesion formation and the correlation between hormone changes and adhesion formation.
