Syndrome

Afferent Loop Syndrome

AMW:DIS:060130

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.

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Afferent Loop Syndrome has parent Intestinal Obstruction

Afferent Loop Syndrome has parent Postoperative Complications

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