Intestinal adhesions

Intestinal adhesions

Aparato digestivo

Trastornos de la cavidad peritoneal

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en inglés

Intestinal adhesions, also known as adhesion scars, are bands of fibrous tissue that form between abdominal organs following surgery or other injuries.

Adhesions develop most commonly after surgeries that involve the abdomen, such as laparotomy or Cesarean section. They may also occur after injuries to the intestines, such as a perforated bowel.