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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. | |||
==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ==Epidemiology and Demographics== |
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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.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Afferent limb syndrome is one of the cause of blind loop syndrome, and is commonpostoperative complication. One study has estimated that it occurs in 13% of postpancreatico duodenectomy patients.
Afferent limb syndrome has decreased in incidence after introduction of newer surgical techniques.
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