Indispensable Points for Research on Antiadhesion Materials

Abstract

To prevent postoperative abdominal adhesions, many new antiadhesion materials have been developed all over the world. Few studies have analyzed the thickness of antiadhesive materials, but it is an important factor in maximizing adhesion prevention. The aspect of material thickness will needed for the future studies. However, few materials proceeded further than animal experimentation. Comparison tests between the newly developed antiadhesion materials and products already on the market will make it easier to conduct clinical trials. Recently, many new technologies are developed in the field of engineering and medical-engineering collaboration achieved some results, such as electrospinning technique. Application of new technologies to the medical field must be accelerated.

Keywords:

• postoperative adhesions
• antiadhesion materials

Declaration of interest

The author reports no conflicts of interest. The author alone is responsible for the content and writing of the article.