Assertion: blockage | /r/AtLocation | the esophagus
Facets:
value: the longer
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: Prompt emergency treatment is needed as the longer a blockage takes place in the esophagus, the more the risks for complications to arise such as aspiration pneumonia, perforation and bronchoesophageal fistulas, explains Rance K. Sellon, a board-certified veterinarian specializing in internal medicine.