Blind loop syndrome is characterized by:: (A) Diarrhea, (B) Deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins, (C) Diagnosed by culture obtained through intestinal tube, (D) All of the above
Answer is D. Blind loop syndrome: Post Billroth-II Gastrectomy procedure, stricture, diveicula Redundant afferent limb after billroth-II Sx | Collection of food | Bacterial overgrowth | Vit B12 Deficiency, diarrhea Dx: Bacteria culture Tx: Broad spectrum antibiotics - Tetracycline Parenteral vitamin B12 Supplementation