Adhesion
Alternate Names : Pelvic adhesion, Intraperitoneal adhesion, Intrauterine 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 (Expectations)
The outcome is usually good.
Complications
Depending on the tissues involved, adhesions can cause various disorders. In the eye, adhesion of the iris to the lens can lead to glaucoma. In the intestines, adhesions can cause partial or complete bowel obstruction.
Adhesions inside the uterine cavity, called Asherman syndrome, can cause a woman to have irregular menstrual cycles and be unable to get pregnant. Pelvic adhesions that involve scarring of the fallopian tubes can lead to infertility and reproductive problems.
Calling Your Health Care Provider
Call your health care provider if you have: - Abdominal pain
- Persistent nausea and vomiting
- Unexplained fever
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