Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D004380
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D004380
Preferred Name

Duodenal Obstruction

Definitions
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.
Synonyms
Obstructions, Duodenal
Duodenal Obstructions
Obstruction, Duodenal
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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