The process of uniting tissue surfaces as a result of a wound or inflammation.
Tissue growing together in an abnormal way; internal scar tissue.
During development in the womb the foreskin is not differentiated from the glans penis until a late stage. At birth the foreskin is thus usually still attached to the underlying glans by tissues generally known as 'adhesions', but more correctly called synechia. These adhesions can be broken down by a doctor with a blunt probe, as is necessary before infant circumcision, but are otherwise best left to resolve themselves. There should be no adhesions remaining by the time a boy reaches the age of 5, by which time he should have been taught to retract his own foreskin daily for washing and every time he urinates. Any adhesions still remaining by the onset of puberty must be broken down to allow proper development and hygiene of the penis.
Scarring that binds together the surfaces of tissues inside the abdomen or uterus.
Scarring in abdomen resulting from infection or endometriosis and causing internal organs to adhere to one another.
Scar tissue which forms following surgery, infection or trauma and which causes pelvic organs to stick together.
The formation of new fibrous tissue as a result of inflammation or injury, which created an abnormal union of surfaces or organs which are normally separate
Fibrous growths similar to scar tissue that forms at the site of tissue damage.
Fibrosis tissue and scar tissue that bind together tissues which are usually not attached.
A fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate internal body structures.Adhesions are very common between muscles and their overlying fascia. An adhesion may be felt under skin in the form of a small bump. Adhesions usually occur as a result of local inflammation or injury. Muscular adhesions respond well to massage and long slow stretches like those used in Yoga. Click here to see sample Desk Doctor exercises designed to improve muscle flexibility.
abnormal bands of tissue that grow between joint surfaces, restricting motion.
Scar tissue that attaches to organs
Places where tissue grows together in an abnormal way; internal scar tissue.
Bands of scar tissue that bind organs or parts of organs together.
scar tissue which forms as a result of injury or surgery (unlike adhesions which follow many other types of surgery, adhesions following liposuction are beneficial, in that they tend to tighten the skin).
Scar tissue in and around the inside of the pelvic region. Adhesions may interfere with transport of the egg and/or implantation of the embryo in the uterus.
Web-like tissue that develops from endometriosis and may bind pelvic organs together.
Bands of scar tissue attached to organ surfaces and capable of connecting, covering, or distorting organs, such as tubes, ovaries or uterus.
Fibrous bands (usually scar tissue formed after surgery or infection) which cause abnormal union of internal organs or structures.
Bands of tissue that bind tissue layers together.
Scar tissue caused by surgical procedures, endometriosis and infections, adhesions link two organs together, affecting normal reproductive function.
Scar tissue from infection, endometriosis, surgery or bleeding, which can distort or cause dysfunction of organs.
Scarring from surgery or infection which, if in the pelvic area can interfere with the functioning of the reproductive system and cause problems with fertility
Abnormal bands of scar tissue that connect organs or tissues that are normally separate. Adhesions can result from surgeries, endometriosis, or previous infections.
A type of scar tissue often found in pelvic cavity that can obstruct or impair implantation of embryo in uterus
Scar tissues that attach to the surfaces of organs.
Bands of fibrous tissue that cause normally separated structures to bind together; may cause pain and/or organ dysfunction.
Bands of fibrous scar tissue.
conditions in which tissues stick together, which may cause blockages. Surgery is necessary to separate or remove adhesions.
(ad- hee-zhunz): scar tissue that forms after surgery. If it tightens, it may bind together organs that are normally separate. These can sometimes cause partial or total blockages of the intestine.
Scar tissue, in particular between the serosa (surface lining) of abdominal or pelvic organs in the peritoneal cavity, which can interfere with the access the fallopian tube has to the ovary at ovulation. Adhesions can be thin and transparent (sometimes called filmy or Grade 1), a little like thin plastic wrap; thicker, and containing more scar tissue and blood vessels (Grade 2); or thick, dense and tough (Grade 3). Adhesions are caused by infections, endometriosis or a previous operation. Not all adhesions are important: it depends on where they are. See also intrauterine adhesions. The treatment of adhesions requires microsurgery, and there are special steps that have to be taken to stop them coming back again.