Intestinal Adhesions

Intestinal adhesions are fibrous bands from prior surgery/inflammation, causing intermittent/acute small-bowel obstruction, presenting with crampy pain, distension, and vomiting. Treatment: NPO; nasogastric decompression; IV fluids/electrolytes; conservative observation (24-48h) for simple obstruction; surgical lysis of adhesions if strangulation (fever/tachycardia/constant pain), failed conservative, or recurrent; minimally invasive laparoscopic approach; monitor for ischemia; follow-up.

Common Symptoms

Crampy pain; distension; vomiting; post-surgical

Causes and Pathogenesis

Post-surgical/inflammatory bands cause bowel kinking/obstruction.

Treatment

NPO/NG decompression; IV fluids; surgery if strangulation/recurrent

Preventive Measures

Minimize surgical trauma; adhesion barriers; early ambulation.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Gastrointestinal-surgery/Emergency/Gastroenterology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.