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What is the possibilty of someone getting scar tissue after an intestine surgery?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Internal or external: External: depends on if open (traditional survery) or laparoscopic( belly button surgery). More likely w/trad approach. Internal: probably will get adhesions (internal scars) w/either, more likely w/traditional approach.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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100%: Scar tissue is how we heal, however you will probably never know you have it.

Dr Hoepfner and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/20/2013

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