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Blind loop syndrome MRI

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shaik Aisha sultana, [2]



Overview

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.

There are no specific MRI findings with blind loop syndrome.

MRI

MRI

There are no MRI findings associated with blind loop syndrome.


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References


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