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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Blind Loop Syndrome
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Síndrome del Asa Ciega
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Síndrome da Alça Cega
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Synonyms English:
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Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome
Loop Syndrome, Stagnant
Loop Syndromes, Stagnant
Stagnant Loop Syndrome
Stagnant Loop Syndromes
Syndrome, Bacterial Overgrowth
Syndrome, Blind Loop
Syndrome, Stagnant Loop
Syndromes, Stagnant Loop
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Tree Number:
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C06.405.469.637.145
C18.452.603.145
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Definition English:
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A malabsorption syndrome that is associated with a blind loop in the upper SMALL INTESTINE that is characterized by the lack of peristaltic movement, stasis of INTESTINAL CONTENTS, and the overgrowth of BACTERIA. Such bacterial overgrowth interferes with BILE SALTS action, FATTY ACIDS processing, MICROVILLI integrity, and the ABSORPTION of nutrients such as VITAMIN B12 and FOLIC ACID. |
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History Note English:
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73(69)
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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1790
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Unique Identifier:
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D001765
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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