Trauma -- Trauma is frequently a major contributor to the formation of adhesions. It has been shown that adhesions that form after surgery are a result of the body's normal healing process.
Ischemia -- During surgery, blood flow often must be disrupted by cutting, coagulation or tying of sutures. This disruption can result in ischemia, or lack of blood supply. This can also lead to inflammation and cause adhesions to form.
Foreign bodies -- Foreign bodies can also cause an inflammatory reaction in the body. A foreign body can be suture material, lint from sponges, or talc from surgical gloves. Local cells respond to the foreign body by releasing factors that incite an inflammatory reaction which may result in adhesions.
Hemorrhage -- Hemorrhage brings blood products into the operating field. The raw surfaces from the operation plus the blood from tissues can enhance the formation of adhesions.
Infection -- Infection from a variety of sources, endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease can cause inflammation, which can result in adhesion formation.
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