For example, the use of adhesion barriers was associated with a reduction in small bowel obstruction. However, experts agreed that further high-quality research and standardized practices are ...

"the obstruction was in the form of a strangulated small bowel caused by adhesions that developed after bariatric surgery years ago," according to the coroner's report obtained by PEOPLE.

Up to 90% of abdominal surgeries result in adhesions -- abnormal scarring that ties together organs and tissues. A gel has now been shown to prevented adhesions in mice and pigs.

"We wanted to learn whether we could deliver this small molecule inhibitor directly ... If we prevent adhesions, but the bowel falls apart or the abdominal opening doesn't close properly because ...

For example, the use of adhesion barriers was associated with a reduction in small bowel obstruction. However, experts agreed that further high-quality research and standardized practices are ...