MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Intestinal obstruction
Obstruction of the bowel may be caused by ileus -- in which the bowel doesn't ... If the obstruction blocks the blood supply to the intestine, the tissue may die, ...
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Obstruction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Obstruction theory, in mathematics, a name for any of several theories. Obstruction of justice, the crime of interfering with law enforcement ...
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Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
Discusses chronic and acute forms of intestinal pseudo-obstruction and briefly describes symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this rare condition.
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Bowel Obstruction-Topic Overview
A bowel obstruction is a partial or complete blockage in the intestines that prevents gas, fluids, or solids from moving through the intestines normally.
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Obstruction definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular ...
Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions ... Definition of Obstruction. Obstruction: Blockage of a passageway. ...
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eMedicine - Obstruction, Small Bowel : Article by Brian A Nobie
A small-bowel obstruction (SBO) is caused by a variety of pathologic processes. ... Obstruction, Large Bowel. Ovarian Torsion. Pancreatitis. Pediatrics, Appendicitis ...
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Bowel obstruction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pseudo-obstruction or Ogilvie's syndrome. Intra-abdominal sepsis ... Bowel obstruction may be complicated by dehydration and electrolyte ...
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Intestinal obstruction - MayoClinic.com
Intestinal obstruction
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Acute upper airway obstruction | Health Library | Walgreens
... the trachea or throat swell closed are a common cause of airway obstruction. ... Epiglottitis can cause rapid airway obstruction as the epiglottis swells and ...
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Bowel Obstruction
Excellent palliation of bowel obstruction requires experience and skill. Bowel obstruction is one of the most difficult processes to palliate, yet recent ...
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