A gynecologist has warned the public about the risks of abdominal adhesions after one of his patients, a 45-year-old woman who had been experiencing frequent urination, found that the problem was caused by the adhesion of her uterus and bladder, which in turn was the result of a previous uterine surgery.
Changhua Christian Hospital gynecologist Fang Kuang-hung (方光泓) said the woman had been suffering from frequent urination for six months, which at one stage led to a urinary tract infection, because she did not want to drink too much water during her working hours.
The problem was finally solved after the woman underwent adhesiolysis — a surgical procedure to remove or divide adhesions and restore normal organ function, Fang said, adding that adhesions of the uterus, fallopian tubes, bladder, abdomen or intestines are all commonly seen in patients who have undergone surgery.
He said that the adhesion of fallopian tubes might cause infertility or ectopic pregnancy; the adhesion of fallopian tubes or the uterus and pelvic sidewalls might result in painful sexual intercourse or lead to problems with conceiving; the adhesion of the uterus and bladder can lead to frequent urination; and the adhesion of intestinal walls can cause intestinal obstruction.
Patients can consult with doctors on adhesion preventive measures, such as the use of adhesion prevention barriers, before undergoing surgery, Fang said, adding that adhesion prevention barriers are not suitable for all types of surgeries and that the cost must be covered by patients.
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