What are Adhesions?

Adhesions are bands of fibrous scar tissue which cause organs or tissue to stick together in an abnormal way eg, the ovary to the pelvic side wall. They may be congenital, or caused by endometriosis or indeed by surgery.  Adhesions can cause pain and disrupt normal function. Adhesions should be removed during surgery and every precaution taken to prevent their recurrence. They often look like rubber bands and or cobwebs!