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Preferred term

Blind Loop Syndrome  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A malabsorption syndrome that is associated with a blind loop in the upper SMALL INTESTINE that is characterized by the lack of peristaltic movement, stasis of INTESTINAL CONTENTS, and the overgrowth of BACTERIA. Such bacterial overgrowth interferes with BILE SALTS action, FATTY ACIDS processing, MICROVILLI integrity, and the ABSORPTION of nutrients such as VITAMIN B12 and FOLIC ACID.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome
  • Stagnant Loop Syndrome

In other languages

  • French

  • Syndrome de l'anse stagnante
  • Syndrome de prolifération bactérienne intestinale
  • Syndrome de pullulation bactérienne intestinale

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-VR0PQTXD-L

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