biliary obstruction
[/ˈbɪliˌeri əbˈstrʌkʃən/]
nounpl: biliary obstructions
obstrução biliar
1. A blockage in the bile ducts that prevents the normal flow of bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine
The patient was diagnosed with biliary obstruction caused by gallstones.
O paciente foi diagnosticado com obstrução biliar causada por cálculos biliares.
2. A medical condition characterized by impaired bile flow due to mechanical or functional blockage
Biliary obstruction can lead to jaundice and elevated liver enzymes.
A obstrução biliar pode levar à icterícia e elevação das enzimas hepáticas.
Biliary obstruction is a common medical condition discussed in healthcare settings in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it is frequently associated with dietary factors and is often managed by gastroenterologists and hepatologists. The term is strictly medical and technical, used primarily in clinical and hospital contexts.
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