Sentence examples for by functional obstruction of from inspiring English sources
This condition is caused by functional obstruction of the distal ileum by very dense meconium.
Achalasia is a rare condition, with an estimated annual incidence of one per 100 000, characterised by a functional obstruction of the oesophagus caused by failed relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter (LOS) in combination with absent peristalsis of the distal oesophagus. 1 The aetiology of achalasia is still unknown.
Under such circumstances, the functional obstruction of the gastroesophageal junction is caused by the residual myogenic tone of the LES.
Bowel obstruction is any mechanical or functional obstruction of the intestine that prevents physiological transit and digestion.
This "functional" obstruction of the dorsal duct orifice has been assumed as a cause of acute pancreatitis [ 1, 8, 6].
The goal of treatment is to improve esophageal emptying and patient's symptoms by relieving the functional obstruction at the level of the gastroesophageal junction.
Treatment of achalasia is directed at removing the functional obstruction caused by nonrelaxing LES.
Impaired relaxation of the LES causes functional obstruction and progressive esophageal dilation, stasis of food, and secondary elevation in basal intraesophageal pressures.
