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Adhesion
Definition
Adhesions are bands of scar-like tissue that form between two surfaces inside the body.
Causes
Inflammation, surgery, or injury can cause tissues to bond to other tissue or organs, much like the process of forming scar tissue. Sometimes, adhesions can form between the two surfaces. Other causes of adhesions include:
- Abdominal surgery
- Appendicitis
- Endometriosis
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Symptoms
Symptoms depend on the disorder or event that caused the adhesion.
Treatment
Surgery may be done to separate the adhesions. This often allows normal movement of the organ and reduces the symptoms caused by the adhesion. However, the risk for more adhesions increases as the number of surgeries increases.
Prognosis
The outcome is usually good.