there are many studies about epidural fibrosis after surgical manipulation of the spine. we have studied formation of the post laminectomy epidural fibrosis after application of two materials (silicone and teflon) in this report. this expriment is on two groups of rats. two separated laminectomies were done in each rat, one serving as control while in the other laminectomy spaces silicone was u...

The efficacy of UV treatment to control bacterial adhesion onto hard surfaces was investigated in laboratory conditions. The major characteristics necessary for biofilm formation like extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) production, carbohydrate and protein concentration in EPS, and adhesion ability onto hard surface were studied using two bacterial strains isolated from marine biofilms. The...

Background: Abdominal adhesions are considered as an important problem in abdominal surgery. In this study we compared the effectiveness of atorvastatin, hyaluronic acid and interceed (oxidized cellulose) in prevention of postoperative intestinal adhesions. Material and Methods: A total of 40 Wistar-albino rats were randomly divided into 5 groups: Group 1 (Sham); Group 2 (Control ...

STUDY OBJECTIVE These experiments were designed to examine the effect of manipulation during surgery as a cofactor in adhesion formation at trauma sites. DESIGN Randomized, controlled trial. Canadian Task Force Classification-class 1. SETTING University laboratory research center. SUBJECTS A standardized laparoscopic mouse model (Balb\c mice 9-10 weeks old) for adhesion formation after op...

Intra-abdominal adhesion formation is a major complication of serosal repair following surgery, ischaemia or infection, leading to conditions such as intestinal obstruction and infertility. It has been proposed that the persistence of fibrin, due to impaired plasminogen activator activity, results in the formation of adhesions between damaged serosal surfaces. This study aimed to assess the rol...

Background & Objectives:  Methicillin resistance Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the most important pathogens that causes several nosocomial and community infections. Adhesion to surfaces and biofilm formation is considered main step in staphylococcal infection. The aims of this study were to determine presence oficaABCD genes and relation to the biofilm formation in of...