Obstruction
121false colonic obstruction — Ogilvie syndrome; see under syndrome …
122membranous obstruction of inferior vena cava — an occasional cause of Budd Chiari syndrome in which there is a congenital membrane obstructing the inferior vena cava and blocking outflow from the hepatic veins …
123bowel obstruction — blockage in the lower intestines …
124above obstruction level — The height of an aircraft above terrain, structures, and obstacles in the area of operation. The height is nominated for aircraft carrying out very low flying. Pilots either take into consideration heights indicated on maps and charts when… …
125bladder outlet obstruction index — Abrams Griffiths number …
126intestinal obstruction — blockage of the intestines producing symptoms of vomiting, distension, and abdominal pain; failure to pass flatus or faeces (complete constipation) is usual. The causes may be acute (e.g. hernia) or chronic (e.g. tumours, Crohn s disease).… …
127Obstr — • obstruction …
128Ileus — Obstruction of the intestine due to it being paralyzed. The paralysis does not need to be complete to cause ileus, but the intestine must be so inactive that it prohibits the passage of food and leads to blockage of the intestine. Ileus commonly… …