A 38-year-old female has been admitted through the emergency department (ED)for severe abdominal pain,distended abdomen,and fever.The surgery service has been consulted and has scheduled her for exploratory surgery.The patient has undergone two open abdominal surgeries in the past for "female problems" and states that she has a tendency to form keloids.Review the list below and select the most likely preoperative diagnosis for the patient based on her surgical history and symptoms.

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Adhesions can form between the peritoneal surfaces of the abdominal wall and its underlying abdominal structures,or they can form between adjacent structures within the abdomen such as the omentum,small bowel,and colon.Adhesions may be asymptomatic but often result in complications that can occur in the early postoperative stage or years after an abdominal surgery.Complications include small bowel obstruction,abdominal/pelvic pain,and infertility.

A 38-Year-Old Female Has Been Admitted Through the Emergency Department