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Afferent Loop Syndrome

MESHD000343

A complication of gastrojejunostomy (BILLROTH II PROCEDURE), a reconstructive GASTROENTEROSTOMY. It is caused by acute (complete) or chronic (intermittent) obstruction of the afferent jejunal loop due to HERNIA, intussusception, kinking, VOLVULUS, etc. It is characterized by PAIN and VOMITING of BILE-stained fluid.

Synonyms

  • Afferent Loop Syndromes
  • Loop Syndrome, Afferent
  • Loop Syndromes, Afferent
  • Syndrome, Afferent Loop
  • Syndromes, Afferent Loop

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:24.502Z