Objectives: The aim of this experimental study was to compare the effectiveness and reliability of lovastatin and hyaluronic acid + carboxymethyl cellulose (Seprafilm).
Materials And Methods: Thirty two female Wistar-Albino rats weighing between 250 and 300 g were used in the study. The rats were divided into four groups as sham, control, lovastatin and Seprafilm each of which contained 8 rats. All rats were sacrificed on the 14th day after surgery. Macroscopic adhesion, microscopic adhesion and tPA, MDA and NO values were evaluated.
Results: Macroscopic adhesion formation was significantly lower in the sham and study groups than in the control group (p < 0.05). Microscopic classification adhesion formation was significantly lower in the sham and study groups than in the control group (p < 0.05), and the tPA, MDA and NO values showed statistically significant differences among the groups.
Conclusion: Lovastatin and Seprafilm were equally effective in preventing postoperative intra abdominal adhesions. The study groups were showed significant superiority to the control group.
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