Mesh term Duodenal Obstruction
Browse to parent terms:Duodenal Diseases
Intestinal Obstruction
Description
Hindrance of the passage of luminal contents in the DUODENUM. Duodenal obstruction can be partial or complete, and caused by intrinsic or extrinsic factors. Simple obstruction is associated with diminished or stopped flow of luminal contents. Strangulating obstruction is associated with impaired blood flow to the duodenum in addition to obstructed flow of luminal contents.Browse to child terms:
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome
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