It usually remains asymptomatic in mild cases, but if severe, may present with chronic and vague RUQ abdominal pain which may be intermittent or persistent. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Dyspepsia

  Empiric and symptomatic treatment such as those available for dyspepsia (e.g. simethicone, proton pump inhibitors, nortriptyline) are often attempted but are of variable efficacy, depending on the extent to which symptoms are attributable to adhesions [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Colitis

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The lack of amenability of all adhesions to surgical treatment cannot be overemphasized. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The NIH places the annual cost of post-surgical adhesion treatment as high as $1 billion. [upi.com]

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Nevertheless, as mentioned earlier, abdominal imaging is valuable to rule out other etiologies for a patient's symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

"Peritoneal adhesions: etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical significance. Recent advances in prevention and management". Digestive Surgery. 18 (4): 260–73. doi : 10.1159/000050149. [en.wikipedia.org]

Pathophysiology [ edit ] Adhesions form as a natural part of the body’s healing process after surgery in a similar way that a scar forms. [en.wikipedia.org]

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Dextran has been used successfully to prevent thrombosis of small arteries and large veins following trauma to the intima. 4,5 The mechanism by which dextran prevents thrombosis remains obscure. The total plasma volume [jamanetwork.com]

When abnormal fibrous connections known as adhesions grow, they can bind organs to the abdominal wall following surgery, preventing the organs from sliding around as they should. [upi.com]

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