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Results 1 - 10 of 158 for Obstruction
  1. Intestinal pseudo-obstruction 
    Intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a condition in which there are symptoms of blockage of the intestine (bowels) without any physical blockage.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000253.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Intestinal obstruction and Ileus 
    Intestinal obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of the bowel. The contents of the intestine cannot pass through ... Obstruction of the bowel may be due to: A mechanical cause, which means something is blocking the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000260.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Ureteropelvic junction obstruction 
    Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction is a blockage at the point where part of the kidney attaches to one of the tubes to the ... UPJ obstruction mostly occurs in children. It often happens when a baby is still growing in the womb. This ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001267.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. SVC obstruction 
    SVC obstruction is a narrowing or blockage of the superior vena cava (SVC), which is the second largest vein ... SVC obstruction is a rare condition. It is most often caused by cancer or a tumor in the mediastinum ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001097.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Intestinal obstruction repair 
    Intestinal obstruction repair is surgery to relieve a bowel obstruction . A bowel obstruction occurs when the contents of the intestines cannot ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002927.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Bile duct obstruction 
    Bile duct obstruction is a blockage in the tubes that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine. ... long time, chronic liver disease can result. Most obstructions can be treated with endoscopy or surgery. Obstructions ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000263.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Bladder outlet obstruction 
    Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) is a blockage at the base of the bladder. It reduces or stops the flow of urine ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002238.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Intestinal obstruction repair - series (image) 
    Obstruction of the intestine occurs when food and water cannot pass through the intestine. The area of intestine nearest to the obstruction becomes dilated and non-functioning. If the obstruction ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100116_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Blockage of upper airway 
    ... being unconscious People at higher risk for airway obstruction include those who have: Neurologic problems such as ... adults are also at higher risk for airway obstruction.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000067.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Intestinal obstruction (pediatric) - series (image) 
    Intussusception is a common cause of bowel obstruction in children. It occurs when a segment of small bowel "telescopes" on itself, thus causing swelling, obstruction, and eventually intestinal gangrene.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100165_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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