Blind loop syndrome abdominal x ray

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

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.

X Ray

X-ray may be helpful in diagnosing blind loop syndrome:

appears as non specific spherical or tubular collection of intra abdominal gas

may not be visible on X-ray, if it contains food or debris.^[1]

References

↑ Mahmood NS, Suresh HB, Hegde V (2009). “Blind pouch syndrome following enterocolic anastomosis–multidetector computed tomographic findings”. Indian J Gastroenterol. 28 (4): 142. doi:10.1007/s12664-009-0049-5. PMID 19937172.

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[pmid19937172-1] Mahmood NS, Suresh HB, Hegde V (2009). “Blind pouch syndrome following enterocolic anastomosis–multidetector computed tomographic findings”. Indian J Gastroenterol. 28 (4): 142. doi:10.1007/s12664-009-0049-5. PMID 19937172.

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Blind loop syndrome abdominal x ray

Overview

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References

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