Blind loop syndrome classification

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.

It is divided into 3 types depending on the type of resection.

Blind loop syndrome ( short bowel syndrome) occurring after surgicalresection can be classified into 3 types depending on the type of resection.

• afterJejunostomy (end jejunostomy)
• Common reason
• dehydration starts immediately after surgery

• occurs afterJejunocolic anastomosis
• weight loss andnutrition abnormalities occur after months

• occurs afterJejunoileal anastomosis
• weight loss andnutritional abnormalities occur after months