Abdominal Adhesions
Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Options
Advanced Emergency & Digestive Care in Thane – By Dr. Ankur Bhanushali
What Are Abdominal Adhesions?
Abdominal adhesions are bands of scar tissue that form between abdominal organs, causing them to stick together abnormally.
They commonly develop after abdominal surgery and can lead to chronic pain or intestinal obstruction.
How Do Abdominal Adhesions Form?
✔ Healing response after surgery
✔ Inflammation or infection inside the abdomen
✔ Trauma to abdominal organs
✔ Radiation therapy
Common Causes of Abdominal Adhesions
✔ Previous abdominal or pelvic surgery (most common)
✔ Appendicitis
✔ Peritonitis
✔ Gynecological surgeries
✔ Inflammatory bowel disease
Symptoms of Abdominal Adhesions
✔ Chronic or recurrent abdominal pain
✔ Bloating and discomfort
✔ Nausea and vomiting
✔ Constipation
✔ Intestinal obstruction symptoms
✔ Pain after meals
Emergency Warning Signs 🚨
🚨 Severe abdominal pain
🚨 Persistent vomiting
🚨 Abdominal distension
🚨 Inability to pass stools or gas
Adhesion-related bowel obstruction is a medical emergency.
How Are Abdominal Adhesions Diagnosed?
✔ Clinical evaluation
✔ CT scan abdomen (to detect obstruction)
✔ X-ray abdomen
✔ Diagnostic laparoscopy (definitive)
Treatment of Abdominal Adhesions
Conservative (Non-Surgical) Treatment
✔ Pain management
✔ Dietary modification
✔ Observation in mild cases
✔ Treatment of partial obstruction
When Is Surgery Required?
✔ Recurrent intestinal obstruction
✔ Severe or persistent pain
✔ Failure of conservative treatment
✔ Complications like bowel ischemia
Surgical Treatment Options
✔ Laparoscopic adhesiolysis
✔ Open surgery in complex cases
✔ Release of scar tissue
✔ Prevention of future adhesions
Advantages of Laparoscopic Surgery
✔ Minimal scars
✔ Reduced pain
✔ Faster recovery
✔ Lower recurrence risk
Recovery & Follow-Up
✔ Short hospital stay
✔ Gradual diet advancement
✔ Early mobilization
✔ Long-term follow-up
Possible Complications If Untreated
✔ Recurrent bowel obstruction
✔ Bowel strangulation
✔ Reduced quality of life
✔ Emergency surgery requirement
Can Abdominal Adhesions Be Prevented?
✔ Gentle surgical techniques
✔ Minimally invasive surgery
✔ Early treatment of infections
✔ Proper postoperative care
Why Choose Dr. Ankur Bhanushali?
✔ Expertise in laparoscopic abdominal surgery
✔ Advanced management of bowel obstruction
✔ Precision-based surgical approach
✔ Comprehensive postoperative care
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Almeda Road, Panch Pakhdi,
Thane West – 400602,
Maharashtra, India
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Edulji Road, Charai,
Thane West – 400602,
Maharashtra, India
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