Blind Loop Syndrome

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.

Year introduced: 1973(1969)

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Tree Number(s): C06.405.469.637.145, C18.452.603.145

MeSH Unique ID: D001765

Entry Terms:

• Syndrome, Blind Loop
• Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome
• Syndrome, Bacterial Overgrowth
• Stagnant Loop Syndrome
• Loop Syndromes, Stagnant
• Loop Syndrome, Stagnant
• Stagnant Loop Syndromes
• Syndromes, Stagnant Loop
• Syndrome, Stagnant Loop

Previous Indexing:

• Malabsorption Syndromes (1966-1968)

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Digestive System Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Intestinal Diseases
Malabsorption Syndromes
Blind Loop Syndrome

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Metabolic Diseases
Malabsorption Syndromes
Blind Loop Syndrome