A complete obstruction, no matter what the cause, is a surgical emergency.

The time from complete obstruction until death may be less than 72 hours.

A coronary occlusion is the partial or complete obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery.

It wasn't a complete obstruction, she thought with relief.

If complete obstruction occurs, kidney failure may follow.

Mr. DeLay replies that "Democrats have devoted themselves to one thing only: total and complete obstruction."

Three patients with complete obstruction, presented with a relatively prolonged symptom free, 'silent' period before diagnosis.

If the person has a complete obstruction and is unable to speak or breathe, the Heimlich maneuver may be lifesaving.

"It's a complete obstruction of, like, freedom."

Some cats may have a complete obstruction.