Effect of temperature upon adhesion formation in a laparoscopic mouse model
Author(s) -
María Mercedes Binda,
Carlos Roger Molinas,
K.S. Mailova,
Philippe R. Koninckx
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
human reproduction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.446
H-Index - 226
eISSN - 1460-2350
pISSN - 0268-1161
DOI - 10.1093/humrep/deh495
Subject(s) - pneumoperitoneum , adhesion , laparotomy , hypothermia , hypoxia (environmental) , peritoneal cavity , oxygen , laparoscopy , surgery , anesthesia , medicine , chemistry , andrology , organic chemistry
Pneumoperitoneum can be a cofactor in adhesion formation. Pneumoperitoneum with non-humidified gas causes desiccation in the peritoneal cavity which decreases temperature. The effect of desiccation upon adhesion formation is widely accepted. The specific effect of the associated cooling upon adhesion formation remains unexplored, and was addressed specifically in our laparoscopic mouse model.
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