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Can you develop adhesions or scar tissue after a appendix removal laparoscopic? been 3 months since i got mine out.
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Yes : Adhesions typically begin to form within the first few days after surgery, but they may not produce symptoms for months or even years.
Answered 5/21/2019
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Yes: Adhesions are possible after any abdominal surgery.
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