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Can you tell me is internal scar tissue dangerous?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Scar: tissue may or may not cause complications depending on the extent and location. For example, scar tissue next to small bowel(adhesion) could result in bowel obstruction. Scar tissue in other locations may never cause a problem.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/14/2018

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