Blind loop syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis

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Complications

• Complete intestinal obstruction
• Intestinal infarction (death of intestine)
• Perforation (hole) of intestine

Prognosis

Many patients get better with antibiotics. If surgical repair is required, the outcome is typically very good.