%0 Journal Article
%T Adhesion Awareness among Saudi Surgeons: A National Survey
%A Aref Alruwaili
%A Muteb Alosaimi
%A Talal M. Alnahas
%A Turki A. Alferayan
%A Ghaliah O. Alsulami
%A Abdulrahman Alhulaybi
%A Ali A. Alsulaiman
%A Haitham S. Habtar
%A Sami A. Alqarni
%A Hussain M. Alqhtani
%A Abdulaziz A. Alsmail
%A Mohamad Z. Alluheed
%A Eid I. Albuainain
%A Mariam G. Alenezi
%J International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Allied Sciences
%@ 2277-3657
%D 2020
%V 9
%N 1
%P 75-83
%X Background: Postoperative adhesions which are defined as the abdominal fibrous connections that develop between the organs and the peritoneum as a result of surgical trauma are a significant clinical problem. Studies are yet to understand the mechanisms of adhesions; however, most studies have reported that they involve disruption of the mesothelial surface with subsequent signaling processes of inflammation and fibrinocoagulation.  Methods:124 surgeons from 57 hospitals in Riyadh, Jeddah, Taif, Makkah, Dammam, Al Ahsa, Albaha, and Air Saudi Arabia were recruited from 04/09/2019 till 24/09/2019 by convenient sampling method. A questionnaire from a previous study “Adhesion Awareness: A National Survey of Surgeons” was adapted and sent to the surgeons to understand their perspectives on post-operative adhesions. The use of antiadhesives, the role of adhesiolysis, and electrocautery were also assessed. Results: All the respondents (n=124) responded to the questions giving a response rate of 100%, which was highly commendable for the validity of the study. A cumulative 79.8% (CI, 95) of the sample agreed that adhesions are of clinical interests. And, 36.7% of the respondents expressed a positive attitude towards adhesion prevention; while, 26.7% of the sample were not in support of adhesion prevention. 49.2% disagreed with the notion that they experience a lack of clarity about when to use anti-adhesives; while, 29.9% agreed that they experience a lack of clarity on when to use ant-adhesives.  Conclusion: While surgeons are increasingly becoming aware of the effects of postoperative adhesions, more awareness needs to be conducted.
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