Adhesions of the Small Bowel
Adhesions are bands of scar tissue, often from previous abdominal surgery, that can pull, cause pain, or block the small bowel.
About small bowel adhesions
Small bowel adhesions are bands of scar tissue that can connect parts of the intestine to each other or to the abdominal wall. They commonly form after abdominal surgery, but may also develop after infection, inflammation, or trauma.
Adhesions are a common cause of small bowel obstruction. Dr. Talbert evaluates the symptoms and recommends surgery when scar tissue is narrowing, twisting, or trapping the intestine.
Answers from Dr. Talbert
Small bowel adhesions are bands of scar tissue that can connect parts of the intestine to each other or to the abdominal wall.
They commonly form after abdominal surgery, but they may also develop after infection, inflammation, trauma, or certain abdominal conditions.
Yes. Adhesions are a common cause of small bowel obstruction because scar tissue can narrow, twist, or trap part of the intestine.
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