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What causes adhesions on the intestine?
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Peritoneal loss: Intestinal adhesions are due to the loss of the protective peritoneal membrane which envelops the small and large intestines. This is most commonly due to previous surgery but can be due to infection as well.
Answered 4/22/2019
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