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Afferent loop syndrome: a different picture
The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|July 1, 1976
Summary
A patient developed iron deficiency anemia and a mass after gastrectomy. Laparotomy revealed afferent loop obstruction caused by a marginal ulcer, a complication of the Billroth II gastrojejunostomy.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Previous 50% gastrectomy with Billroth II gastrojejunostomy.
- Patient presented with severe weakness and iron deficiency anemia.
- A periumbilical mass was noted on examination.