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Descriptor English:   Afferent Loop Syndrome 
Descriptor Spanish:   Síndrome del Asa Aferente 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Síndrome da Alça Aferente 
Tree Number:   C06.405.469.531.099
C23.550.767.050
Definition English:   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. 
History Note English:   70(69); was see under DUMPING SYNDROME 1963-69 
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RT radiotherapy RH rehabilitation
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VE veterinary VI virology
Record Number:   348 
Unique Identifier:   D000343 

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