Archive for April, 2010
What symptoms are caused by adhesions?
Adhesions in the abdomen pull on parts of the intestines and sometimes cause an obstruction. Symptoms may include: pain cramps intermittent vomiting difficulty with passing gas or having a bowel movement swelling of the abdomen Symptoms vary depending on the tissues involved. For example, in the gastrointestinal tract, bowel obstructions may occur. Mechanical small bowel […]
What are the different types of adhesions?
The tissue develops when the body's repair mechanisms respond to any tissue disturbance, such as surgery, infection, trauma, or radiation. Although adhesions can occur anywhere, the most common locations are within the abdomen, the pelvis, and the heart. Pelvic adhesions: Pelvic adhesions may involve any organ within the pelvis, such as the uterus, ovaries, fallopian […]
Hysterectomy: what makes the difference?
Hysterectomy is one of the gynaecological operations performed most commonly. World-wide, approximately 75% of the hysterectomies are performed abdominally for various indications. Hysterectomy is an effective standard procedure when treating dysfunctional uterine bleeding, uterine myomatosis, adenomyosis,endometriosis, and other benign diseases Minimal-invasive operation techniques, if indicated and performed correctly, have considerable advantages for the patient. Compared […]
