pseudo-obstruction
[ˈsuːdoʊ əbˈstrʌkʃən]
nounfemininepl: pseudo-obstruções
pseudo-obstrução
1. A medical condition characterized by the symptoms of intestinal obstruction without the presence of a mechanical blockage; the intestines fail to move food and waste normally despite the absence of physical obstruction
The patient was diagnosed with pseudo-obstruction after imaging revealed no physical blockage in the bowel.
O paciente foi diagnosticado com pseudo-obstrução após os exames de imagem não revelarem nenhum bloqueio físico no intestino.
2. A functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, also known as ileus, where intestinal motility is impaired
Pseudo-obstruction can occur after abdominal surgery or as a result of certain medications.
A pseudo-obstrução pode ocorrer após cirurgia abdominal ou como resultado de certos medicamentos.
This is primarily a medical/clinical term used by healthcare professionals in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is particularly relevant in post-operative care and gastroenterology. The condition is significant in clinical practice as it requires different treatment approaches than mechanical obstruction, focusing on motility enhancement rather than surgical intervention.
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