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[Microbial overgrowth syndrome after gastrectomy. Recent diagnostic aspects].
- Source :
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Journal de chirurgie [J Chir (Paris)] 1997 Dec; Vol. 134 (7-8), pp. 296-300. - Publication Year :
- 1997
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Abstract
- Blind loop syndrome is the most common syndrome of bacterial overgrowth following gastrectomy. We report two cases with diarrhea, steatorrhea, exudative enteropathy and major nutritional deficiency. Diagnosis was based on the breath test and aspirate analysis. Surgery with restoration of the duodenal continuity was the treatment. Patients with contraindications for surgery should be given prolonged antibiotic therapy which should be repeated if symptoms reoccur.
- Subjects :
- Aged
Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use
Blind Loop Syndrome etiology
Blind Loop Syndrome surgery
Breath Tests
Celiac Disease etiology
Diarrhea etiology
Duodenum surgery
Exudates and Transudates microbiology
Female
Humans
Jejunal Diseases etiology
Malabsorption Syndromes etiology
Middle Aged
Nutrition Disorders etiology
Recurrence
Bacteria growth & development
Blind Loop Syndrome microbiology
Gastrectomy adverse effects
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- French
- ISSN :
- 0021-7697
- Volume :
- 134
- Issue :
- 7-8
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal de chirurgie
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 9772993