intestinal obstruction
[ɪn'testɪnəl əb'strʌkʃən]
nounpl: intestinal obstructions
obstrução intestinal
1. A blockage that prevents the normal flow of digestive contents through the small or large intestine
The patient was diagnosed with an intestinal obstruction that required immediate surgery.
O paciente foi diagnosticado com uma obstrução intestinal que exigiu cirurgia imediata.
2. A medical emergency condition caused by mechanical or functional blockage of the bowel
Intestinal obstruction can result from adhesions, hernias, or tumors.
A obstrução intestinal pode resultar de aderências, hérnias ou tumores.
In both Brazilian and American medical contexts, intestinal obstruction is a serious condition requiring immediate medical attention. In Brazil, patients are typically treated in emergency rooms (pronto-socorro) or through the public health system (SUS). The term is consistently used across all Portuguese-speaking regions in medical settings.
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