Table 4 Key attributes in selecting an anti-adhesion agent
| Very important (%) | Important (%) | Not important (%) | Avoid (%) | Do not know (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Evidence it reduces adhesions | 67.1 | 27.0 | 5.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
Evidence of safety | 63.3 | 27.2 | 8.3 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
Cost | 29.7 | 29.7 | 33.6 | 5.1 | 1.8 |
Ease of use | 28.4 | 44.9 | 24.9 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
Evidence it impacts on adhesion-related outcomes | |||||
Reduces SBO | 30.6 | 42.6 | 19.5 | 1.2 | 6.0 |
Reduces pelvic pain | 28.1 | 44.6 | 21.3 | 2.7 | 3.3 |
Improves pregnancy rates | 26.3 | 42.4 | 24.8 | 2.4 | 4.2 |
No specialist equipment or technique required | 22.8 | 41.0 | 29.6 | 4.8 | 1.8 |