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Results 1 - 10 of 24 for Abdominal adhesions
  1. Adhesion 
    Adhesions are bands of scar-like tissue that form between two surfaces inside the body and cause ... surfaces. Inflammation (swelling), surgery, or injury can cause adhesions to form and prevent this movement. Adhesions can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001493.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Asherman syndrome 
    ... to surgery may also lead to Asherman syndrome. Adhesions in the uterine cavity can also form after ... The adhesions may cause: Amenorrhea (lack of menstrual periods) Repeated miscarriages Infertility However, such symptoms could be related to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001483.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Pelvic adhesions (image) 
    Pelvic adhesions are bands of scar-like tissue that form between two surfaces inside the body. Inflammation from infection, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17118.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Intestinal or bowel obstruction - discharge 
    You were in the hospital because you had a blockage in your bowel (intestine). This condition is called an intestinal obstruction . The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000150.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Hysteroscopy 
    Hysteroscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of the womb (uterus). Your health care provider can look at the: Opening to the womb ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007571.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Intestinal obstruction repair - series (image) 
    ... common causes of intestinal obstruction in adults are adhesions, hernias, and colon cancer. Adhesions are scars that form between loops of intestine, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100116_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Small intestinal ischemia and infarction 
    ... tangled, it can cut off the blood flow. Adhesions -- The intestine may become trapped in scar tissue (adhesions) from past surgery. This can lead to loss ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001151.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Retroversion of the uterus 
    ... at the time of menopause . Scar tissue or adhesions in the pelvis can also hold the uterus ... the time. Underlying disorders, such as endometriosis or adhesions, should be treated as needed.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001506.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Intestinal obstruction and Ileus 
    ... narcotics Mechanical causes of intestinal obstruction may include: Adhesions or scar tissue that form after surgery Foreign ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000260.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Peritonitis - secondary 
    ... include: Abscess Gangrene (dead) bowel requiring surgery Intraperitoneal adhesions (a potential cause of future bowel blockage) Septic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000651.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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