Afferent loop syndrome
| Classification according to ICD-10 | |
|---|---|
| K91.1 | Syndromes of the operated stomach |
| ICD-10 online (WHO version 2019) | |
The afferent loop syndrome (syndrome of afferent loop) is a rare complication due to a partial removal of the stomach ( gastric resection ), which in particular after Billroth II-operation may occur. Obstruction of the drainage ( stasis ) of the afferent loop of the duodenum , or the penetration of gastric secretions, can cause the contents of the bile , pancreas or stomach to build up .
Clinically show u. a. Pain, nausea, and vomiting. Surgical therapy is currently the therapeutic gold standard . Alternatively, a stent can be used or the accumulated secretions can be drained away using a drainage system.
See also
Individual evidence
- ^ C. De Martino, P. Caiazzo, M. Albano, M. Pastore, PR Tramutoli, R. Rocca, M. Botte, A. Sigillito: Acute afferent loop obstruction treated by endoscopic decompression. Case report and review of literature. In: Annali italiani di chirurgia. Volume 83, Number 6, 2012 Nov-Dec, pp. 555-558, ISSN 0003-469X . PMID 23110908 . (Review).
literature
- HD Becker: Postoperative Syndromes after Partial Gastric Resection. In: M. Allgöwer, F. Harder, LF Hollender, HJ Peiper, JR Siewert (eds.) Surgical gastroenterology . 1981, p. 500, doi: 10.1007 / 978-3-662-00618-4_57
