Blind loop syndrome : Treatment & Expectations (Stasis syndrome, Stagnant loop syndrome)

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Blind loop syndrome

Alternate Names : Stasis syndrome, Stagnant loop syndrome

Treatment

Treatment generally starts with antibiotics for the excess bacteria growth, along with vitamin B12 supplements. If antibiotics don't work, surgery to help the food flow through the intestine may be considered.

Prognosis (Expectations)

Many patients get better with antibiotics. If surgical repair is required, the outcome is typically very good.

Complications

Complete intestinal obstruction
Death of intestine (intestinal infarction)
Hole (perforation) in intestine
Malabsorption and malnutrition

Calling Your Health Care Provider

Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of blind loop syndrome.

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Digestive system
Stomach and small intestine

Review Date : 1/20/2010
Reviewed By : David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; and George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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