Abdominal surgery, congenital bands, or attacks of appendicitis can also cause this condition. Depending on the tissues involved, adhesions can cause various disorders. In the eye, adhesion of the iris to the lens can lead to glaucoma . In the intestines, adhesions can cause partial or complete bowel obstruction .
Pelvic adhesions can lead to infertility and reproductive problems.
See the associated disorders. Various tests, such as a laparoscopy for suspected pelvic adhesions, may be recommended. The treatment is usually surgery to separate the adhesions. This is often sufficient to allow normal movement of the organ and to reduce the symptoms caused by the adhesion. The outcome is usually favorable.