http://www.adhesions.com/comp_3.html
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2.) "Abdominal adhesions sometimes bind together loops of intestine and can result in intestinal obstruction." " Most adhesions cause no problems, but they can obstruct the intestine in about 2 percent of all patients. These obstructions can occur several years later. The adhesions can also block the ends of the fallopian tubes, possibly causing infertility.
" Adhesions also occur elsewhere and can be the cause of other disorders for instance, they can lead to glaucoma when located in the eyes, and when located around the heart can result in pericarditis.
" Adhesions can pull on nerves or organs, and depending on where they are located can cause pain in the body while stretching, exercising, or even deep breathing."
<http://www.drkoop.com/template.asp?page=ency&ap=93&encyid=67>
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3.) "Because adhesions connect organs and tissue that normally are separated, they can lead to a variety of complications including pelvic pain, infertility and bowel obstruction."
http://www.inletmedical.org/html/pelvic_adhesions.htm
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4.) "Pelvic infections may result in adhesions alone or adhesions with blockage of the tube (hydrosalpinx)."
http://www.reproductivecenter.com/adhesions.html