Adhesion
Definition
Adhesions are bands of scar-like tissue that form between two surfaces inside the body.
Alternative Names
Pelvic adhesion; Intraperitoneal adhesion; Intrauterine adhesionCauses
Inflammation, surgery, or injury can cause tissues to bond to other tissue or organs, much like the process of forming scar tissue. Sometimes, adhesions can form between the two surfaces. Other causes of adhesions include:
- Abdominal surgery
- Appendicitis
- Endometriosis
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
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