Table 1 Peritoneal adhesion index.
Grade | Description | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
0 | None | PB is free and covered with mesothelium |
1 | Flimsy | Separates spontaneously when opening the peritoneal cavity |
2 | Dense | Separates bluntly, without bleeding |
3 | Fibrotic/Vascularized | Needs sharp dissection, visible vascularization, bleeding occurs upon dissection |
4 | Complete | PB is completely covered by adhesion, dissection results in organ damage |
