N99: Postprocedural disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified
N99.4: Postprocedural pelvic peritoneal adhesions
The abdominal organs are located in the abdominal cavity. The inside of the abdominal cavity is covered by a thin membrane. This thin membrane also surrounds all the organs in the abdomen. The organs can move against each other thanks to this thin membrane.
You have received medical care. For example, you may have had an operation or radiation therapy. You may have had medication injected into your abdominal cavity. The treatment has damaged the skin surrounding your abdominal organs. This skin then adhered to other skin or other tissue.
You may experience pain as a result, for example. The adhesions may also press on the intestine and constrict it. People with a constricted intestine may have problems with bowel movements.
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