ArticleWorld journal of emergency surgery : WJES2013
Peritoneal adhesion index (PAI): proposal of a score for the "ignored iceberg" of medicine and surgery.
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- Lack of Antenatal Care Resulting in Intraoperative Diagnostic Challenges of Dense Adhesions Imitating Placenta Accreta Spectrum: A Case Report.International medical case reports journal · 2026Article
- Prevalence, patterns, and associated factors of intraperitoneal adhesions among women undergoing gynaecological laparoscopy at a private endoscopic centre in Southeastern Nigeria.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2026Article
- Long-term assessment of nephrosplenic space closure in horses.Canadian journal of veterinary research = Revue canadienne de recherche veterinaire · 2026Article
- A Dual-Layer Hydrogel Barrier Integrating Bio-Adhesive and Anti-Adhesive Properties Prevents Postoperative Abdominal Adhesions.Advanced healthcare materials · 2025Article
- Tertiary cytoreduction for recurrence of ovarian CANCER patients after intraperitoneal chemotherapy.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
Peritoneal adhesions describe a condition in which pathological bonds form between the omentum, the small and large bowels, the abdominal wall, and other intra-abdominal organs. Different classification systems have been proposed, but they do not resolve the underlying problem of ambiguity in the quantification and definition of adhesions. We therefore propose a standardized classification system of adhesions to universalize their definition based on the macroscopic appearance of adhesions and their diffusion to different regions of the abdomen. By scoring with these criteria, the peritoneal adhesion index (PAI) can range from 0 to 30, unambiguously specifying precise adhesion scenarios. The standardized classification and quantification of adhesions would enable different studies to more meaningfully integrate their results, thereby facilitating a more comprehensive approach to the treatment and management of this pathology.
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