Table 1.
Modified Hopkins Adhesion Score*
| Score | Frequency | Tenacity (g) | Density | Ease of Dissection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No adhesions |
| 1 | 1 | 1-100 | Thin, transparent | Tears easily |
| 2 | 2-3 | 101-500 | Semi transparent | Blunt dissection needed |
| 3 | 3+ | 501-1000 | Opaque, dense | Sharp dissection needed, no serosal damage |
| 4 | 3+ | 1001+ | Opaque, dense | Sharp dissection needed, serosal damage |
*Adhesions are graded on the basis of frequency (number of adhesions in 1 rabbit), tenacity (grams of pressure required to tear the adhesion), density, and ease of dissection.