Afferent Loop Syndrome

Synonyms

Afferent Loop Syndromes

Loop Syndrome, Afferent

Loop Syndromes, Afferent

Syndrome, Afferent Loop

Syndromes, Afferent Loop

A complication of gastrojejunostomy (BILLROTH II PROCEDURE), a reconstructive GASTROENTEROSTOMY. It is caused by acute (complete) or chronic (intermittent) obstruction of the afferent jejunal loop due to HERNIA, intussusception, kinking, VOLVULUS, etc. It is characterized by PAIN and VOMITING of BILE-stained fluid.