Progresses in Research on Post-Surgical Pelvic and Abdominal Adhesions Associated with Cytokines

To introduce the research progress of the relationship between post-surgical adhesions and cytokines. METHODS The literatures and data published in recent years were summarized and analyzed. RESULTS There has been a vast array of cytokines implicated in the initiation, development and maturation of post-surgical adhesions. CONCLUSION Specific anti-cytokine agens providing a potential new way to prevent post-surgical adhesions.