Preferred Label : Blind loop syndrome;
ICD-11 definition : Blind loop syndrome is a medical condition that occurs when part of the small intestine
is bypassed or obstructed and cut off from the normal flow of food and digestive juices.
As a result, food ferments, encouraging bacterial growth and interfering with absorption
of essential nutrients.;
ICD-11 inclusion : Lane syndrome; stagnant loop syndrome; contaminated small bowel syndrome;
Origin ID : 1719064637;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Blind loop syndrome is a medical condition that occurs when part of the small intestine
is bypassed or obstructed and cut off from the normal flow of food and digestive juices.
As a result, food ferments, encouraging bacterial growth and interfering with absorption
of essential nutrients.
