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Abdominal adhesions after laparoscopic surgery appendectomy? whats the percentage and do they cause stiffness and pain?
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Adhesions after lap surgery are about 70% but less severe and less complicated then in open surgery where they can be as high as 90%. majority of adhesions cause no symptoms. The do not cause stiffness and pain only sometimes.
Answered 9/22/2022
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