Prevention of adhesions after tubal surgery by use of dextran 70.

Pelvic adhesions are a common cause of infertility. Moreover, their formation or redevelopment after corrective surgery of the fallopian tube is an important reason for surgical failure. Various agents for preventing adhesions have been described, but their efficacy has been poorly substantiated. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate that the use of high molecular weight dextran may be the first scientifically justifiable method for the prevention of adhesions after tubal surgery.