What Causes Adhesions After Abdominal Surgery?
Adhesions are fibrous bands of scar tissue that form after abdominal, pelvic, or thoracic surgery. They are part of the healing process and develop when the body’s repair mechanisms respond to any tissue disturbance, such as during surgery. Adhesion formation is a common result of surgery, occurring in up to 93% of people who undergo abdominal or pelvic surgery. Most adhesions are painless and do not cause complications. However, they are the most common cause of small bowel obstructions in adults and are believed to Continue reading →