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Adhesions after abdominal and pelvic surgery are important complications, although their basic epidemiology is unclear. We investigated the frequency of such complications in the general population to provide a basis for the targeting and assessment of new adhesion-prevention measures. ⋯ Postoperative adhesions have important consequences to patients, surgeons, and the health system. Surgical procedures with a high risk of adhesion-related complications need to be identified and adhesion prevention carefully assessed.