A nurse is transferring a patient to the post-surgical unit after surgery and recovery from a gastrointestinal procedure. During report, the nurse states that the patient had a large amount of thick, fibrous bands of tissue that were removed because they were obstructing part of the intestine. What is the clinical name for this type of tissue?

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The clinical name for this type of tissue is an adhesion. Adhesions occur when fibrous tissue forms from a collection of membranes adhering to each other. They can occur throughout the body, but are often seen in the gastrointestinal tract. When they cause obstruction, surgical repair is necessary for removal to avoid serious damage to the intestinal tract.

A Nurse Is Transferring a Patient to the Post-Surgical Unit