Publications by authors named "Jose Ma Ortega"

Purpose: Previous studies have shown dietary supplements of vitamin E to reduce the incidence of postoperative peritoneal adhesions. The objective of this study was to show the effect of intramuscular or intraperitoneal administration of vitamin E on peritoneal adhesions.

Methods: Eighty rats were divided into four groups: Group A (control), Group B (intramuscular vitamin E), Group C (intraperitoneal olive oil, the vehicle/diluent of vitamin E), and Group D (intraperitoneal vitamin E diluted in olive oil).

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