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Health Encyclopedia: Adhesion

Alternative Names

Pelvic adhesion; Intraperitoneal adhesion; Intrauterine adhesion

Symptoms

Symptoms depend on the disorder or event that caused the adhesion.

Signs and tests

Physical examination varies depending on the location of the adhesion. Various procedures, such as a laparoscopy for suspected pelvic adhesions, hysteroscopy, or hysterosalpingography, may be recommended.

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...saline injected into the uterus to enhance the visualization of the uterus.Other Diagnostic ProceduresHysteroscopy. Hysteroscopy is a procedure that may be used to detect the presence of fibroids,... Read more »

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...When used by a skilled professional, it is as accurate as laparoscopy, but is not yet widely available.Hysteroscopy. Hysteroscopy is a procedure that may be used to detect the presence of... Read more »

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...anticoagulants and anti-inflammatory medications.In many cases, the cause of heavy bleeding is unknown.HysteroscopyHysteroscopy is a procedure that may be used to detect the presence of fibroids,... Read more »

Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Other Procedures

...bone, the so-called bikini incision.Endoscopy. Endoscopic techniques used for uterine disorders are hysteroscopy and laparoscopy. Endoscopic techniques are used increasingly to replace... Read more »

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