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==Overview== | |||
<br />'''Blind loop syndrome''' is a medical condition that occurs when the [[intestine]] is obstructed, slowing or stopping the progress of digested food, and thus facilitating the growth of [[bacteria]] to the point that problems in [[nutrient]] absorption occur. | |||
It is divided into 3 types depending on the type of resection. | |||
==Classification== | |||
Blind loop syndrome ( short bowel syndrome) occurring after surgical[[ resection ]]can be classified into 3 types depending on the type of resection. | |||
=====Type 1:===== | |||
*after[[ Jejunostomy]] (end [[jejunostomy]]) | |||
*Common reason | |||
*[[ dehydration ]]starts immediately after surgery | |||
=====Type 2:===== | |||
== | *occurs after[[ Jejunocolic anastomosis]] | ||
*[[ weight loss]] and[[ nutrition abnormalities]] occur after months | |||
=====Type 3:===== | |||
*occurs after[[ Jejunoileal anastomosis]] | |||
*[[Weight loss resident survival guide|weight loss]] and[[ nutritional abnormalities]] occur after months | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:43, 13 September 2020
Overview
Blind loop syndrome is a medical condition that occurs when the intestine is obstructed, slowing or stopping the progress of digested food, and thus facilitating the growth of bacteria to the point that problems in nutrient absorption occur.
It is divided into 3 types depending on the type of resection.
Classification
Blind loop syndrome ( short bowel syndrome) occurring after surgicalresection can be classified into 3 types depending on the type of resection.
Type 1:
- afterJejunostomy (end jejunostomy)
- Common reason
- dehydration starts immediately after surgery
Type 2:
- occurs afterJejunocolic anastomosis
- weight loss andnutrition abnormalities occur after months
Type 3:
- occurs afterJejunoileal anastomosis
- weight loss andnutritional abnormalities occur after months
References