What Is a Partial Bowel Obstruction?
A partial bowel obstruction is a condition involving the intestinal tract, characterized by incomplete passage of stool through the bowels. Over time, it can develop into a total obstruction, in which case the contents of the intestines will not be able to move at all past the obstruction. Partial bowel obstructions are a cause for concern and they should be treated as quickly as possible, before the patient develops complications such as bowel ischemia, in which part of the bowel can die as a result of oxygen deprivation.
