Iijima N, Inoue K, Yamamoto T, Gomi F
Postgrad Med J. 1970 May;46(535):278-82. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.46.535.278.
Various intra-abdominal adhesions have been produced in rats and mice. Those animals given an intra-peritoneal injection of protoporphyrin showed a reduction of adhesion formation. Its mechanism has been discussed in view of Ellis's concept. It seems to be appropriate to use PPN for patients who may develop post-operative adhesions.