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Lysis of Abdominal Adhesions

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 29, 2024.

Lysis of abdominal adhesions is surgery to remove adhesions in your abdomen. Adhesions are bands of scar tissue. Adhesions can cause organs and surrounding tissues to be twisted, pulled out of place, or stuck together.

Abdominal Organs

DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:

Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) if:

Seek care immediately if:

Call your doctor or surgeon if:

Medicines:

You may need any of the following:

Return to daily activities as directed:

Rest as needed. Slowly start to do more each day. Your healthcare provider will tell you when it is okay to return to work and other daily activities.

Care for the surgery area:

You may need to keep a bandage on your incisions until your follow-up visit. Keep the surgery area clean and dry. When your healthcare provider says it is okay to bathe, carefully wash the wound with soap and water. Dry the area and put on new, clean bandages as directed. Change your bandages when they get wet or dirty.

Prevent constipation:

Follow up with your doctor or surgeon as directed:

You will need to return to have your surgery area checked and stitches or staples removed. Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.

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