(N99.4) Postprocedural pelvic peritoneal adhesions

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664 443 in individuals diagnosis postprocedural pelvic peritoneal adhesions confirmed

Etiology Pathogenesis Clinical Pattern Diagnostics Treatment Prevention

Diagnosis postprocedural pelvic peritoneal adhesions is diagnosed Women are 54.41% more likely than Men

151 466

Men receive the diagnosis postprocedural pelvic peritoneal adhesions

0 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

100

512 977

Women receive the diagnosis postprocedural pelvic peritoneal adhesions

0 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease postprocedural pelvic peritoneal adhesions - Men aged 70-74 and Women aged 65-69

In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94

Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+

In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94

Disease Features postprocedural pelvic peritoneal adhesions

Absence or low individual and public risk

Postprocedural pelvic peritoneal adhesions - what does this mean

Postprocedural pelvic peritoneal adhesions occur when scar tissue forms between the pelvic organs and the abdominal wall, resulting from surgery or other trauma to the area. this can lead to chronic pelvic pain, infertility, and other complications.

What happens during the disease - postprocedural pelvic peritoneal adhesions

Postprocedural pelvic peritoneal adhesions are caused by the formation of scar tissue in the peritoneal cavity due to trauma or inflammation caused by a previous surgical procedure. as the healing process progresses, the fibrous scar tissue can form bands of tissue in between the pelvic organs, leading to the formation of adhesions. these adhesions can cause pain, infertility, and bowel obstruction if left untreated.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

Physical examination
Ultrasound
CT scan
MRI
Laparoscopy
Hysterosalpingography
Hysteroscopy

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal of the Treatment: To reduce the severity of postprocedural pelvic peritoneal adhesions.

Administering medications to reduce inflammation.
Using laparoscopic techniques to break up existing adhesions.
Using a barrier to reduce the risk of new adhesions forming.
Using physical therapy to stretch the tissue and reduce adhesions.
Using nutritional supplements to help reduce inflammation.
Using anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce inflammation.
Using topical treatments to reduce inflammation.
Using laser therapy to break up adhesions.
Using electrical stimulation to reduce inflammation.
Using ultrasound to break up adhesions.
Using cryotherapy to reduce inflammation.

10 Days of Hospitalization Required

Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Postprocedural pelvic peritoneal adhesions - Prevention

Prevention of postprocedural pelvic peritoneal adhesions can be achieved by minimizing the trauma of the pelvic procedure, using techniques such as laparoscopy instead of laparotomy, and using anti-adhesive materials such as hyaluronic acid-based gels.

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