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'''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. | |||
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==X Ray== | ==X Ray== | ||
X-ray may be helpful in diagnosing blind loop syndrome: | |||
appears as non specific spherical or tubular collection of intra abdominal gas | |||
== | may not be visible on X-ray, if it contains food or debris.<ref name="pmid19937172">{{cite journal |vauthors=Mahmood NS, Suresh HB, Hegde V |title=Blind pouch syndrome following enterocolic anastomosis--multidetector computed tomographic findings |journal=Indian J Gastroenterol |volume=28 |issue=4 |pages=142 |date=2009 |pmid=19937172 |doi=10.1007/s12664-009-0049-5 |url=}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shaik Aisha sultana, [2]
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.
X Ray
X-ray may be helpful in diagnosing blind loop syndrome:
appears as non specific spherical or tubular collection of intra abdominal gas
may not be visible on X-ray, if it contains food or debris.[1]
References
- ↑ Mahmood NS, Suresh HB, Hegde V (2009). "Blind pouch syndrome following enterocolic anastomosis--multidetector computed tomographic findings". Indian J Gastroenterol. 28 (4): 142. doi:10.1007/s12664-009-0049-5. PMID 19937172.