Sentence examples for point of obstruction from inspiring English sources

The stent patency, point of obstruction or relief of a prior obstructing aetiology can all be assessed (Fig. 7); contrast imaging of the ureters also allows for the delineation of a fistula or ureteric rupture.

A pulmonary embolism may be the result of a blood clot that has formed elsewhere, has broken loose, and has traveled through the circulatory system to the point of obstruction; or it may be due to some other obstruction, such as fat or a bubble of air.

A radial distribution, which refers to stretched mesenteric vessels converging toward the central point of obstruction (Fig. 3).

After two years of study and conversation a group of 20 hydrocephalus investigators developed a consensus on a new classification of hydrocephalus based on point of obstruction.

In summary, self-expanding metal stents can be considered a good option in patients with a single point of obstruction in whom palliative surgery has been ruled out or in those who do not want to undergo surgery.

The use of the laser sheath to overcome venous obstruction was first described by Bracke et al. in three patients, where the laser was only used up to the point of obstruction and the lead left in situ.

She was evaluated as to potential points of obstruction and the best treatment for each point.

Borrowing from experience with spontaneous acute abdomens, CT effectively triages presence and degree of obstruction, transition point (Fig. 9) and possible signs of strangulation [22, 23, 24].

A luminal diameter of 2.5 mm or greater at the anastomosis point, absence of obstruction, a straight segment for cannulation, to be within 1 cm of skin surface and to have continuity with proximal central veins are venous requirements for AVF [ 24].

Others describe a cycle of the already too small airway getting progressively tinier until the person awakes without reaching the point of complete obstruction (a hypopnea).

The internal mammary arteries are also used to provide a new blood supply beyond the point of arterial obstruction; however, since there are only two internal mammary arteries, their use is limited.