Table 1.

Grading of adhesions in rats according to the criteria of Nair et al²⁷

Grade	Description	Classification
0	No adhesions	Insubstantial adhesions
1	Single band of adhesions between viscera or from one viscus to the abdominal wall	Insubstantial adhesions
2	Two bands between viscera or between viscera and abdominal wall	Substantial adhesions
3	More than two bands between viscera or between viscera and abdominal wall, or the entire intestine forming a mass adhering to the abdominal wall to the abdominal wall	Substantial adhesions
4	Viscera directly attached to the abdominal wall, regardless of number or extent of bands	Substantial adhesions