Autologous fat transplantation for the treatment of abdominal wall scar adhesions after cesarean section.

Cesarean section results in scarring, which usually leads to adhesion between the subcutaneous fat and the abdominal wall muscle. The present study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effect of autologous fat grafting on scar adhesion to the abdominal wall after cesarean section. Thirty-six patients with scar adhesion to the abdominal wall after cesarean section were recruited and treated between October 2013 and December 2015.

Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Obesity and Bariatric Surgery in Chinese Nurses.

Background: Obesity has become a global epidemic. Surgical treatment of obesity and metabolic disorders in China is increasing rapidly, but it is still a new discipline even to health professionals. As an important member of the multidisciplinary team, the knowledge and attitudes of nurses provide crucial health care to the patients and support to surgeons.