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Theseresults indicated that most of the problems related to postoperativeintra-abdominal adhesions occurred within 2 months of the initial smallintestinal surgery. Furthermore, the earlier development of postoperativeadhesions was associated with a poorer prognosis for survival.(Baxter)
 
Theseresults indicated that most of the problems related to postoperativeintra-abdominal adhesions occurred within 2 months of the initial smallintestinal surgery. Furthermore, the earlier development of postoperativeadhesions was associated with a poorer prognosis for survival.(Baxter)
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==Prognosis==
 
==Prognosis==
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The prognosis for survival is good(35,36).
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The prognosis for survival is good(35,36).Enterotomy,enterectomy, and/or jejunocecostomy performed during surgery had a deleteriouseffect on survival.(Parks)
 
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==Prevention==
 
==Prevention==
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