Table 3 Retrospective studies with site-specific adhesion scoring system
From: Classification of intra-abdominal adhesions after cesarean delivery
Authors | Type of study | Main outcome measures | Number of patients analyzed | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morales et al. [6] | Retrospective cohort | Prevalence of adhesions after cesareans | 542 | Cesareans result in adhesion formation. Site-specific locations available only if described in operative notes |
Tulandi et al. [4] | Retrospective cohort | Prevalence of adhesion after repeat cesareans | 1,283 | Increased adhesion with each subsequent cesarean. Site-specific locations available only if described in operative notes. Scores assigned based on severity of adhesion |