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Blind loop syndrome primary prevention

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 measures proved efficient for primary prevention of blind loop syndrome.

Primary Prevention

Primary Prevention

There are no measures which are proved efficient in primary prevention of blind loop syndrome.

References

References


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