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KMID : 1007320100160030134
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Journal of the Korean Society of Menopause
2010 Volume.16 No. 3 p.134 ~ p.141
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Adhesions after Gynecologic Surgery in Postmenopausal Women
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Kim Tae-Hee
Kim Jun-Mo
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Adhesions, Anti-adhesion agents, Menopause
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