Impaction is a bowel obstruction that can occur in various kinds of animals after they consume something they cannot digest, typically some form of substrate. Once ingested, the material blocks the digestive tract and, if left untreated, can cause death.
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ICD-10 ChapterXI: Diseases of the Digestive System 1 Sources
1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XIQuote, List of chapters, Chapter XI
Diseases of the digestive system
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