Adhesions are scar tissue that form between two structures or organs inside the body that are not normally connected to each other. Adhesions may appear as thin sheets of tissue similar to plastic ...

The UK’s Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) has started testing of a new rail adhesion measurement system. Conducted in partnership with Balfour Beatty Rail Limited (BBRL) and South West Trains, the ...

Scarring is expected after most operations, but surgical adhesions present a unique challenge for patients and surgeons.

Adhesions are lumps of scar tissue that form inside your body. Previous surgeries cause about 90 percent of abdominal adhesions. They can also develop from trauma, infections, or conditions that cause ...

Surgical adhesions — internal bands of scar tissue that form between organs or tissues after surgery— can lead to severe complications such as bowel obstructions, chronic pain, and infertility while ...