Table 1 Nair et al.’s grading criteria for adhesions in rats
Grade | Description | Classification |
|---|---|---|
0 | Complete absence of adhesions | Insignificant adhesions insubstantial |
1 | Single band of adhesions between viscera or from one viscus to abdominal wall | Insignificant adhesions insubstantial |
2 | Two bands, either between viscera or from viscera to abdominal wall | Significant adhesions substantial |
3 | More than two bands between viscera or viscera to abdominal wall or whole of intestines forming a mass without being adherent to the abdominal wall | Significant adhesions substantial |
4 | Viscera directly adherent to abdominal wall regardless of number or extent of adhesive bands | Significant adhesions substantial |