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Exploratory laparoscopy may be used to detect either abdominal or pelvic adhesions. This procedure usually is performed in a hospital under local or general anesthesia

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What are the most common type of adhesions?

abdominal adhesions intestinal adhesions intraperitoneal adhesions pelvic adhesions intrauterine adhesions or Asherman's syndrome.


How are adhesions diagnosed?

based on the symptoms, surgical history, and a physical examination. The physician examines the abdomen and rectum and performs a pelvic examination on women. Blood tests and chest and abdominal x rays are taken


How common are intrauterine adhesions?

relatively common in women and the majority of women undergoing gynecological surgery develop postoperative adhesions. Sometimes these pelvic adhesions cause chronic pelvic pain and/or infertility


Who are more likely to form abdominal adhesions?

Individuals who have had abdominal surgery, inflammation in their abdominal cavity, infections, or endometriosis are more likely to develop abdominal adhesions. Additionally, older age, a history of multiple surgeries, and certain medical conditions like Crohn's disease can also increase the risk of developing abdominal adhesions.


What are abdominal adhesions?

Abdominal adhesions are bands of scar-like tissue that form between abdominal tissues and organs. They can develop after abdominal surgeries or inflammation, causing organs to stick together and potentially leading to pain, bowel obstructions, or infertility. Treatment may involve surgery to remove the adhesions.


Is The pelvic cavity is to the abdominal cavity?

The pelvic cavity is inferior to the abdominal cavity.


Can excessive abdominal tickling create adhesions?

No, adhesions are scar tissue that forms from previous surgery or infection.


How can adhesions caused by endometriosis be removed?

may be removed by either traditional open abdominal or pelvic surgery or by laparoscopic surgery. In the latter technique the laparoscope includes a laser for destroying the tissue with heat.


Is pelvic cavity inferior to abdominal cavity?

Pelvic cavity is a part and parcel of the abdominal cavity. Pelvic cavity lies in lower part of the abdomen.


Are the abdominal and pelvic cavities separated by the diaphragm?

Yes, the abdominal and pelvic cavities are separated by the pelvic floor muscles, not the diaphragm. The diaphragm separates the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity, which contains the heart and lungs.


What organ is frequently affected by adhesions?

Adhesions commonly affect the intestines, leading to obstruction and abdominal pain.


How do you treat pain for hydrosalpinx?

According to the western gynecological examination, the symptoms of pelvic congestion, connective tissues fiberization, adhesions of fallopian tubes, lumbosacral pain and lower abdominal pain can be treated by Chinese herbs.