Fibrin glue reduces the severity of intra-abdominal adhesions in a rat model

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to determine whether fibrin glue inhibits intra-abdominal adhesions. METHODS: Twenty rats underwent midline laparotomy. To maximize adhesions, bilateral peritoneal muscular defects were created and covered with polypropylene mesh sewn with a braided suture. The bowel was abraded with dry gauze. Rats were randomized to either fibrin glue (FG) sprayed over the mesh or to control (no further treatment) groups. At 1 week, the adhesion density (graded 0 to 3), the percentage of the patch covered by adhesion (0% to 100%), and adhesion type were recorded. RESULTS: The mean adhesion density was 1.45+/-0.33 for FG versus 2.8+/-0.11 for controls (P = 0.001). The mean percentage of adhesions was 36+/-9.9 for the FG group and 94+/-3.7 for controls (P = 0.0002). Bowel or solid organs were adherent to the patch in 6 of 20 (30%) in the FG group versus 12 of 20 (70%) in controls (P = 0.057). CONCLUSIONS: Topical fibrin glue reduces the density and severity of intra-abdominal adhesions in a rat model.     

Fibrin glue reduces intra-abdominal adhesions to synthetic mesh in a rat ventral hernia model

Postoperative intra-abdominal adhesions are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In this study, the effect of topical fibrin glue (FG) on adhesion formation in a rat model was investigated. Forty Sprague-Dawley male rats underwent midline laparotomy. Bilateral peritoneal-muscular abdominal wall defects were created and then replaced with premeasured soft tissue Goretex patches. Rats were randomized to FG sprayed over the patches or to a control group. Two observers blinded to the randomization assessed the severity of adhesions to the patch by scoring the density of adhesions (grades 0-3) and the percentage of the patch area covered by adhesions (0-100%). The mean percentage of the patch covered by adhesions was 32.8 +/- 6.1 per cent for the FG group versus 57.9 +/- 6.7 per cent for the control group (P < 0.01). The mean density of adhesions for the FG group was 0.95 (+/-0.17) versus 2.0 (+/-0.21) for the control group (P = 0.001). Topical FG reduces the severity and density of intra-abdominal adhesions in a rat model.     

Comparative Evaluation of Adhesions to Intraperitoneally Placed Fixation Materials: A Laparoscopic Study in Rats

After laparoscopic ventral hernia repair, the nature of the adhesions to fixation materials or to mesh had not been clarified. We examined adhesion formation specific to the fixation material in rats. We designed an experimental laparoscopy setup, and placed four intraperitoneal fixation materials on the peritoneum of rats without a mesh graft. Another group of researchers documented the incidence and intensity of postoperative adhesion formation. The adhesion scores for the nickel-titanium anchor were significantly greater than those for polylactic acid (p = 0.004), a titanium tacker (p < 0.0001), and fibrin glue (p < 0.0001). No adhesions occurred in the fibrin glue group. Fibrin glue is the preferred fixation material because it produced no postoperative adhesions. The nickel-titanium anchor produced heavy adhesions but may be applicable for recurrent hernia cases and in patients with thin abdominal walls.     

Inhibition of intra-abdominal adhesions: a comparison of hemaseel APR and cryoprecipitate fibrin glue.

Our previous studies demonstrated fibrin glue (FG) prepared from cryoprecipitate (cryo) inhibits intra-abdominal adhesions in rats. A new FG, Hemaseel APR, is Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for hemostasis during cardiac surgery and splenic trauma. This study was undertaken to determine if Hemaseel FG prevents intra-abdominal adhesions, and to compare it to cryo FG. Forty-five rats underwent laparotomy. Bilateral peritoneal-muscular defects were created. Polypropylene mesh was sewn into each defect with a running silk suture. The bowel was abraded with gauze. The rats were then randomized to mesh covered with Hemaseel FG, cryo FG, or control. On postoperative day 7, the severity of adhesions were graded by percentage of mesh covered by adhesion (0-100%) and degree of adhesion (0-3). The mean percentage of mesh covered by adhesion was 9% for Hemaseel FG, 43% for cryo FG (p = .005), and 65% for the controls (p < .0001). The mean density adhesion score was 0.5 for Hemaseel FG, 1.2 for cryo FG (p = .04), and 2.1 for the controls (p < .0001). In the Hemaseel FG group, 77% of patches had no adhesions, compared with 37% in the cryo FG group (p = .004) and 13% in the controls (p < .0001). Thus, Hemaseel FG significantly decreases intra-abdominal adhesions, and is more effective than cryo FG.     

Inhibition of Intra-Abdominal Adhesions: A Comparison of Hemaseel APR and Cryoprecipitate Fibrin Glue

Our previous studies demonstrated fibrin glue (FG) prepared from cryoprecipitate (cryo) inhibits intra-abdominal adhesions in rats. A new FG, Hemaseel APR, is Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for hemostasis during cardiac surgery and splenic trauma. This study was undertaken to determine if Hemaseel FG prevents intra-abdominal adhesions, and to compare it to cryo FG. Forty-five rats underwent laparotomy. Bilateral peritoneal-muscular defects were created. Polypropylene mesh was sewn into each defect with a running silk suture. The bowel was abraded with gauze. The rats were then randomized to mesh covered with Hemaseel FG, cryo FG, or control. On postoperative day 7, the severity of adhesions were graded by percentage of mesh covered by adhesion (0-100%) and degree of adhesion (0-3). The mean percentage of mesh covered by adhesion was 9% for Hemaseel FG, 43% for cryo FG (p = .005), and 65% for the controls (p &lt; .0001). The mean density adhesion score was 0.5 for Hemaseel FG, 1.2 for cryo FG (p = .04), and 2.1 for the controls (p &lt; .0001). In the Hemaseel FG group, 77% of patches had no adhesions, compared with 37% in the cryo FG group (p = .004) and 13% in the controls (p &lt; .0001). Thus, Hemaseel FG significantly decreases intra-abdominal adhesions, and is more effective than cryo FG.     

Influence of the platelet-activating factor receptor antagonist BB-882 on intra-abdominal adhesion formation in rats

Postoperative intra-abdominal adhesion formation is a major clinical problem. We aimed to examine the preventive effect of treatment with the platelet-activating factor (PAF) antagonist (lexipafant, BB-882) on experimentally induced intra-abdominal adhesion formation in rats. Twenty male Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 250 and 290 g were studied. Generation of adhesions in rats by brushing a 1-cm(2) area of the cecum and the peritoneum on the right side of the abdominal wall was followed by intra-abdominal administration of saline and 5 mg/kg in a volume of 0.2 ml PAF receptor antagonist BB-882. After 45 days, formation of adhesions was graded and histological evaluation was processed. The severity of adhesions was significantly less in the BB-882 group than in the control group (p < 0.001, p < 0.05). The average adhesion scores in the control and BB-882 groups were 3.2 +/- 0.6 and 0.6 +/- 0.6, respectively, and the difference between both groups was found to be significant (p < 0.0001). The number of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and fibrotic areas was significantly decreased in the BB-882 group when compared to the control group (p < 0.001, p < 0.002). In conclusion, this study confirms the efficacy of BB-882 in the prevention of postoperative intra-abdominal adhesions in a rat model.     

The effect of fibrin glue on inhibition of pericardial adhesions.

The effect of fibrin glue on inhibition of pericardial adhesions was tested using 26 beagle dogs. Dacron patches were sutured to the heart and tincture of iodine was applied to promote adhesions. Fibrin glue (3 ml) was sprayed over the patches in 15 dogs (test group), and was not separated in the remaining 11 dogs (control group). All animals in the test group had minimal adhesions between the pericardium and the epicardium or patched region, and an accumulation of gelatinous material was found in the subpericardial space. Marked fibrosis and a poor demarcation of the subpericardial space were found in the control group. The adhesion score and the visibility of coronary anatomy in the test group were significantly better than in the control group. The tension strength in the test group was significantly less than in the control group. We concluded, therefore, that fibrin glue may also be useful as an adhesion inhibitor.     

The effect of fibrin glue on inhibition of pericardial adhesions

The effect of fibrin glue on inhibition of pericardial adhesions was tested using 26 beagle dogs. Dacron patches were sutured to the heart and tincture of iodine was applied to promote adhesions. Fibrin glue (3 ml) was sprayed over the patches in 15 dogs (test group), and was not sprated in the remaining 11 dogs (control group). All animals in the test group had minimal adhesions between the pericardium and the epicardium or patched region, and an accumulation of gelatinous material was found in the subpericardial space. Marked fibrosis and a poor demarcation of the subpericardial space were found in the control group. The adhesion score and the visibility of coronary anatomy in the test group were significantly better than in the control group. The tension strength in the test group was significantly less than in the control group. We concluded, therefore, that fibrin glue may also be useful as an adhesion inhibitor.     

Intraperitoneal Tenoxicam to Prevent Abdominal Adhesion Formation in a Rat Peritonitis Model

PURPOSE: We investigated the effects of intraperitoneal tenoxicam on the development of postoperative intra-abdominal adhesions and oxidative stress in a model of bacterial peritonitis. METHODS: Bacterial peritonitis was induced in 24 rats by cecal ligation and puncture. The rats were randomly assigned to one of three groups. Group 1 (n = 8) received 2 ml saline intraperitoneally, group 2 (n = 8) received 2 ml (0.5 mg/kg) tenoxicam (Oksamen) intraperitoneally, and group 3 (n = 8) was a control, which did not receive any injection. All animals were killed 14 days later so we could assess the adhesion score and measure anastomotic bursting pressures. Tissue antioxidant levels were measured in 1-g tissue samples taken from the abdominal wall. RESULTS: The adhesion score was significantly lower in the tenoxicam group than in the saline and control groups. The anastomotic bursting pressures were higher in the saline and tenoxicam groups than in the control group. The catalase (CAT) levels were higher in the saline and tenoxicam groups than in the control group. The malondialdehyde (MDH) levels were higher in the saline group than in the tenoxicam and control groups. CONCLUSIONS: Intraperitoneal tenoxicam inhibited the formation of postoperative intra-abdominal adhesions without compromising wound healing in this bacterial peritonitis rat model. Tenoxicam also decreased the oxidative stress during peritonitis.     

Indomethacin decreases carrageenan-induced peritoneal adhesions

For evaluation of a rat intra-abdominal adhesion model, 48 study rats were each given an intraperitoneal injection of 1 ml of 1.5% carrageenan solution and 48 control rats were each given 1 ml of sterile saline solution. Thereafter, 6 control and 6 study rats were killed on days 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 14, and 21 for assessment of the temporal nature of adhesion formation. No peritoneal reaction or adhesions occurred from saline solution. Carrageenan induced a generalized peritonitis between days 2 and 7. The frequency of adhesions from day 5 onward was 66%. The effects of celiotomy and of systemic indomethacin on carrageenan-induced adhesion formation were then examined. Rats underwent a standardized celiotomy and, on closure of the abdomen, received either an intraperitoneal injection of saline solution (n = 72) or an intraperitoneal injection of carrageenan solution (n = 96). Both groups were then randomized to receive either no indomethacin (IND-0), a single preoperative dose of indomethacin (IND-1), or four perioperative doses of indomethacin (IND-4). Then, 2, 5, 14, and 21 days later, rats from each group were killed, the extent of intraperitoneal adhesions was assessed, and the nature of any adhesions was histologically examined. Celiotomy plus intraperitoneal saline solution produced no adhesions. Celiotomy plus intraperitoneal carrageenan solution (IND-0) significantly increased adhesions to 83%. Preoperatively and perioperatively administered indomethacin significantly decreased the adhesion formation rate to 49%.     

Prevention of Postoperative Peritoneal Adhesions by Administration of Estrogen

Aim: Postoperative abdominal adhesions represent one of the most common causes of intestinal obstruction in surgical patients. In this study, the effects of intraperitoneal administration of estrogen on the development of postoperative intraabdominal adhesions and peritoneal leucocytes in a rat adhesion model were investigated. Methods: Sixty Wistar albino rats were divided into three groups. Group 1 (control group) had their abdomen closed after surgery without administration of any material or drug. Group 2 (saline group) received 2 ml of 0.9% NaCl, and group 3 (estrogen group) animals received a single intraperitoneal dose of 2 cc (1 mg) estrogen (Estradiol propionate, 50.000U, Akrofilline®, Biofarma, Turkey). All the groups were exposed to the same adhesion-creating procedure (Swolin K. Experimental studies on the prevention of intra-abdominal adhesions. Studies on rats with an emulsion of lipid and prednisolone. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 1966;45:473–498.). After 7–42 days, all animals were sacrificed. Adhesions were scored and peritoneal leucocytes were counted. Results: The adhesion formation and peritoneal leucocyte count of the estrogen group were significantly less than the control and saline groups and a statistically significant difference was determined in comparison of those groups (p <. 05). Conclusion: We concluded that intraperitoneal estrogen decreases the incidence of postoperative intraabdominal adhesion formation in rat adhesion model.     

术后早期腹腔化疗下联合应用生长激素和生物蛋白胶对结肠吻合口愈合的影响

目的研究联合应用生长激素(GH)和生物蛋白胶(FS)对术后早期腹腔化疗条件下结肠吻合口愈合的影响。方法Wister大鼠48只,随机分为4组：对照组,单纯行肠切除吻合；腹腔化疗组(5-FU组),术后连续3 d腹腔内注射氟尿嘧啶(5-FU)(20 mg·kg~(-1)·d~(-1))；FS组,术中应用FS、术后给予早期腹腔化疗；GH联合FS组,术中应用FS、术后给予GH(1 mg·kg~(-1)·d~(-1))及早期腹腔化疗。术后8 d处死各组大鼠,剖腹切取吻合口进行评分(评分越高提示吻合口与周围组织的粘连越重)和测量吻合口破裂压力及进行吻合口组织学评分。结果GH联合FS组的吻合口评分2．00,低于FS组(2．13)和对照组(2．38),但P＞0．05,差异无统计学意义；GH联合FS组显著低于5-FU组的2．75,P＜0．05；差异有统计学意义。GH联合FS组的吻合口破裂压力229．9475,高于对照组(199．7525)和FS组(199．4338),P＜0．05；显著高于5-FU组(171．7938),P＜0．01。GH联合FS组的吻合口组织学评分2．9,高于FS组(2．3)和对照组(2．1)及5-FU组(1．7),P＜0．05。结论联合应用GH和FS能提高吻合口愈合强度,促进术后早期腹腔化疗条件下结肠吻合口的愈合。     

Fibrin gel limits intra-abdominal adhesion formation.

Autologous fibrin gel (FG) has recently been reported efficacious in hepatic injury; the effects of fibrin compounds on intra-abdominal adhesion formation is controversial. This study evaluated intra-abdominal adhesion formation in a rabbit devascularization model. Seventeen New Zealand rabbits were anesthetized and laparotomy was done. The uterine horns were abraded to punctate bleeding followed by bilateral uterine devascularization. Treatment consisted of 10 cc saline control (c) or FG applied to the uterine horns. Peritoneal lavage was done at 15 minutes for red blood cell (RBC) analysis. Autopsy was performed at 1 week. Adhesions were graded from grade 0 (no adhesions) to grade III (dense adhesions). Adhesion grading revealed no difference in average adhesion grade between FG and C with small bowel (1.0 +/- 1.3 vs 0.5 +/- 1.0); bladder (2.1 +/- 1.1 vs 2.4 +/- 1.2); or uterus (1.2 +/- vs 2.0 +/- 1.2). Adhesion grade was significantly less in FG compared to C for the colon and the abdominal incision (0.4 +/- 0.5 vs 1.7 +/- 1.1 and 1.2 +/- 1.1 vs 3.0 +/- 1.2; P less than 0.05 by t-test). There were no differences in lavage RBC count between FG and C (13.1 x 106 +/- 4.1 x 10(6) vs 8.7 x 106 +/- 3.2 x 10(6)). Fibrin gel significantly decreased incisional and colonic adhesions and reduced other abdominal adhesion formation by a nonhemostatic dependent mechanism.     

三七凝胶预防椎板切除术后粘连的实验研究

目的:从大体、组织形态学观察分析三七凝胶预防椎板切除术后粘连的有效性和可行性。方法:84只Sprague-Daw ley大鼠(SD大鼠)按单纯随机方法分为4组:三七凝胶组(NG)、单纯三七组(N)、空白对照组(C)、纤维蛋白胶组(FG),每组21只。切除L1-L2右侧椎板,分别在硬膜囊周围涂抹三七凝胶、三七浓缩液、生理盐水、纤维蛋白胶。每组大鼠分别在术后2、4、8周处死。各组在每个时间段各处死7只,其中1个标本作大体观察瘢痕的量、范围、致密程度以及解剖过程中硬膜囊的完整性,其余6个标本作组织切片(HE染色)观察术后硬膜外瘢痕粘连的程度、计算椎管内粘连百分率。结果:术后各个时间段三七凝胶组椎管内预防粘连百分率明显优于单纯三七组、纤维蛋白胶组、空白组(P<0.05或P<0.01)。结论:三七凝胶可以作为一种良好的材料用于预防椎板切除术后硬膜外瘢痕粘连。     

Comparison of Ligasure, SurgRx, and suture techniques in intra-abdominal adhesions that occur after liver resection in rats: an experimental study

Mechanical trauma, thermal injury, tissue ischemia during the operation, postoperative infections, and foreign body reactions are important factors for adhesion formation. Bleeding and bile leakage after liver resections can also cause intra-abdominal adhesions. We aimed to evaluate the intra-abdominal adhesions after liver resection in rats using Ligasure and SurgRx. Twenty-seven Sprague-Dawley rats were used in the study. Three random groups were formed. Two liver lobes were resected from the middle using sutures in group A, Ligasure in group B, and SurgRx in group C. Relaparotomy was performed at postoperative day 7 to evaluate intra-abdominal adhesion formation. Adhesion formation was significantly lower in the SurgRx group compared with the suture and Ligasure groups. SurgRx and Ligasure provide effective hemostasis in liver resection without leaving foreign bodies such as clips and knots behind. SurgRx was superior to suture and Ligasure techniques in terms of adhesion formation in our model.     

纤维蛋白胶粘合修复周围神经损伤的实验研究

目的 比较纤维蛋白胶粘合法与神经外膜缝合法修复周围神经损伤的效果。方法 将雄性Wistar大鼠20只随机分为两组，即粘合组和缝合组，每组10只。以大鼠左侧坐骨神经为修复神经模型进行实验。术后8周，各组取8只大鼠进行电生理、组织学检查，每组其余2只取标本做透射电镜观察。结果 术后8周粘合组神经纤维较缝合组平直，粘合组与缝合组比较，运动神经潜伏期延迟比、吻合口神经纤维通过比、有髓纤维截面积恢复比、肌湿重恢复比差别具有显著性意义(t值分别为2．32、2．43、2．39、2．36，P值分别为0．032、0．029、0．030、0．031)。结论 应用纤维蛋白胶粘合修复周围神经损伤是一种较为有效的神经接合方法。     

Formation of granulation tissue in intra-abdominal viscose cellulose sponges. An experimental study in rats.

Formation of intra-abdominal granulation tissue was studied in 32 rats 2, 4, 7 or 21 days after implantation of viscose cellulose sponges. The concentrations of DNA, RNA-ribose, uronic acids, hexosamines, nitrogen and collagen were then measured in the sponges. The rats' body weight fell by 10-15% in the first week, but was regained within 3 weeks. The sponges induced dense intra-abdominal adhesions, reflected in highly active connective tissue formation. This process seemed analogous to that seen in granuloma formation in subcutaneous tissue or wound healing, but the synthesis of macromolecules was especially pronounced in the peritoneal cavity. The experimental model offers a new means for studying intra-abdominal adhesions and permits evaluation of factors claimed to have stimulating, inhibiting or no effect on intra-abdominal adhesion formation.     

Prevention of adhesion to prosthetic mesh in incisional ventral hernias: comparison of different barriers in an experimental model

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to compare the intra-abdominal adhesion formation following ventral hernia repair by using oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC) as a barrier underneath polypropylene mesh (PPM), and sodium hyaluronate/carboxymethylcellulose (HA/CMC)-coated PPM. METHODS: A ventral abdominal defect was created in each of 30 male rats which were divided into three groups. In group 1 (control) the defect was repaired with PPM; in group 2 ORC was laid over the viscera and the defect was repaired with PPM, and in group 3 HA/CMC-coated PPM was used for the repairing procedure. On the 28th postoperative day all the rats were sacrificed and adhesions were evaluated by laparoscopic exploration followed by histopathological examination. RESULTS: Animals treated with ORC and PPM, and HA/CMC-coated PPM showed significantly less adhesions than the control group (p = 0.026) and the intra-abdominal adhesions of the rats in these two groups were significantly easier to release than in the control group (p = 0.001). There was no significant difference between the ORC and HA/CMC groups. CONCLUSIONS: ORC used together with PPM is as effective as HA/CMC-coated PPM and ORC can be used as an adhesion barrier in intra-abdominal hernia repair.     

前脂肪细胞凝胶植入预防腰椎术后硬膜外腔瘢痕粘连的实验研究

目的：探讨自体前脂肪细胞凝胶植入法预防腰椎术后硬膜外腔瘢痕粘连的效果。方法：将60只SD大鼠随机分为A组(前脂肪细胞凝胶植入组)、B组(自体脂肪颗粒植入组)、C组(空白对照组)，将A组动物先进行前脂肪细胞培养，待其脂肪细胞培养传代至适量后，制备各组大鼠的椎板缺损模型，A组取培养的单层脂肪细胞与生物蛋白胶制成混合物，B组取自体脂肪颗粒分别植入椎板缺损区，C组不植入任何物质，于术后8周行大体、光镜、电镜及MRI检查。结果：A组预防硬膜外腔瘢痕粘连效果良好，优于B组。结论：自体前脂肪细胞与生物蛋白胶制成的混合物植入预防硬膜外腔瘢痕的形成与粘连有良好的效果，是一种预防椎板切除术后硬膜外腔瘢痕形成与粘连的新方法。     

环氧化酶2抑制剂对大鼠术后腹腔粘连的影响

目的 研究环氧化酶2(COX-E)的表达与术后粘连发生的关系,探讨选择性COX-E抑制剂塞来昔布在预防术后腹腔粘连中的作用.方法 健康SD大鼠50只,随机分为5组(,n=lO),分别为阳性对照组、透明质酸钠组、塞来昔布小剂量组、塞来昔布大剂量组、阴性对照组.每组于造模术后第8天和第15天随机处死大鼠各5只,肉眼观察评估腹腔粘连程度,并取创伤部位肠管及腹膜Western-blot法检测组织COX-2蛋白含量.结果 透明质酸钠组、塞来昔布小剂量组、塞来昔布大剂量组腹腔粘连程度以及创伤部位组织COX-2表达明显减低,与阳性对照组相比差异有统计学意义(P<0.05).透明质酸钠组与各塞来昔布组相比差异有统计学意义(P<0.05).结论 COX-2选择性抑制剂塞来昔布通过降低创伤部位组织COX-2表达能减轻术后腹腔粘连.