Table 2.

Modified Nair adhesion evaluation system.

Degree of adhesions
0 = Not present
1 = Single thin and transparent band: viscera–viscera or viscera–abdominal wall
2 = Single dense band: viscera–viscera or viscera–abdominal wall
3 = Two bands, thin or thick: viscera–viscera or viscera–abdominal wall
4 = More than two bands: viscera–viscera or viscera–abdominal wall or the intestine forming a lump without adhering to the abdominal wall.

Source: Nair SK, Bhat IK, Aurora AL. Role of proteolytic enzyme in the prevention of postoperative intraperitoneal adhesions. Arch Surg. 1974; 108(6):849–853.