blockage

Example Sentences

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She praised her hair and make-up artist Jane Green for being ready, willing and able to dislodge the blockage by performing the Heimlich manoeuvre.

From BBC

Dr Sutherland said the main issues he sees in patients is bladder pain caused by blockages, with some needing stents inserted to drain the kidneys.

From BBC

On June 7, Francis underwent surgery under general anesthesia on what is known as an incisional hernia, typically the consequence of previous operations, that had been causing painful intestinal blockages.

From New York Times

People can travel under the blockage to Capitol Hill and downtown via Sound Transit light rail.

From Seattle Times

There was also a risk of an intestinal blockage, if adhesions, or scar tissue, weren’t removed, according to the doctors.

From Washington Times