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A new website for gynaecologists interested in the surgical management of fibroids is now on line.

www.fibroidsurgery.org

Adhesions

The Merck Manual A textbook style website with information about gynaecological disorders including adhesions and tubal infertility.

UK Adhesions Society An organisation dedicated to disseminating information about adhesions.

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Adhesions

Adhesions are fibrous bands of scar-like tissue that form between two surfaces inside the body. Adhesions are caused by inflammation or trauma, and can cause tissues to bond to other tissue or organs (much like the process of forming scar tissue). Sometimes, fibrous bands (adhesions) can be formed between the two surfaces. Abdominal surgery, congenital bands, or attacks of appendicitis can also cause this condition.

Depending on the tissues involved, adhesions can cause various disorders. For example, in the intestines, adhesions can cause partial or complete bowel obstruction.

Intrauterine adhesions occur often enough they have a name of their own (Asherman syndrome). Pelvic adhesions can lead to infertility and reproductive problems.

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