Intraperitoneal Application of Honey for Preventing Postoperative Intra-Abdominal Adhesions in Rabbits

B. Konwar; L. Chang; B. Saikia; M. C. Lallianchhuanga; K. Sarma; R. Paul

Authors

B. Konwar Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, CAU, Selesih-796014, Aizawl, Mizoram, INDIA
L. Chang Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, CAU, Selesih-796014, Aizawl, Mizoram, INDIA
B. Saikia Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, CAU, Selesih-796014, Aizawl, Mizoram, INDIA
M. C. Lallianchhuanga Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, CAU, Selesih-796014, Aizawl, Mizoram, INDIA
K. Sarma Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, CAU, Selesih-796014, Aizawl, Mizoram, INDIA
R. Paul Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, CAU, Selesih-796014, Aizawl, Mizoram, INDIA

Keywords:

Honey, Intraperitoneal Adhesions, Laparotomy, Rabbit

Abstract

The present study was conducted to evaluate the anti-adhesive properties of honey in preventing postoperative intraperitoneal adhesions in rabbits. Twelve healthy rabbits of either sex were randomly divided into two groups (Group C and T), comprising of 6 rabbits in each. Laparotomy was performed under anaesthesia in all the rabbits and scarification of caecum and ileum was performed. Honey was applied on the scarified surface in group T and no treatment was provided in group C. Evaluation for intraperitoneal adhesions carried out 10^th and 21^st post-operative day by reopening the abdomen revealed adhesion formation in four rabbits in group C compares to two in group T.