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[Blind loop syndrome].

N Halkic1, A Abdelmoumene, R Kianmanesh

  • 1Service de Chirurgie, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland. Nermin.Halkic@chuv.hospvd.ch

Swiss Surgery = Schweizer Chirurgie = Chirurgie Suisse = Chirurgia Svizzera
|November 9, 2002
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Post-surgical malabsorption, particularly after ileo-ileal anastomosis, can result from bacterial stagnation. Surgical correction of the anastomosis is an effective treatment for this uncommon condition.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Microbiology

Context:

  • Post-surgical malabsorption is a recognized complication.
  • Ileo-ileal anastomosis can lead to bacterial stagnation and altered intestinal flora.
  • This study reviews nine cases of malabsorption following abdominal surgery.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the causes and outcomes of malabsorption after specific surgical procedures.
  • To highlight an uncommon diagnosis that should be considered in post-abdominal surgery patients.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of surgical intervention for this condition.

Summary:

  • Nine cases of malabsorption post-abdominal surgery were reviewed.
  • Five cases followed intestinal resection for infarction; four followed ileo-transverse derivation for occlusion.

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  • All patients experienced bacterial stagnation and altered intestinal flora.

    • Impact:

    • Identifies a specific cause of malabsorption following abdominal surgery.
    • Suggests surgical revision of anastomosis as a necessary and sufficient treatment.
    • Emphasizes considering this diagnosis even when symptoms appear long after surgery.