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Abdominal adhesions

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Abdominal adhesions are often a complication or result of abdominal surgery, where abnormal scar tissue forms between the abdominal organs. This causes them to stick together and can lead to obstruction or malfunction of the intestines.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

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