What is a common cause of adhesion formation?
a. Wrong type of dressing applied
b. Suture material
c. Serosal injury
d. Scar formation
ANS: C
An adhesion is a fibrous scar band that binds two surfaces together. They are commonly caused by previous abdominal surgery. Serosal injuries can be caused by abrasions, tissue handling, blood, debris, lint, or any foreign material that can cause the tissues to bind together.
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