We've got 1 shorthand for afferent loop syndrome »
Acronyms that contain the term afferent loop syndrome
What does afferent loop syndrome mean? This page is about the various possible meanings of the acronym, abbreviation, shorthand or slang term: afferent loop syndrome.
Possible matching categories:
Filter by:
Sort by:PopularityAlphabeticallyCategory
| Term | Definition | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ALS | Afferent Loop Syndrome |
What does afferent loop syndrome mean?
- Afferent Loop Syndrome
- 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.
Know what is afferent loop syndrome? Got another good explanation for afferent loop syndrome? Don't keep it to yourself!
Still can't find the acronym definition you were looking for? Use our Power Search technology to look for more unique definitions from across the web!
Citation
Use the citation options below to add these abbreviations to your bibliography.
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"afferent loop syndrome." Abbreviations.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 14 Jun 2024. <https://www.abbreviations.com/afferent%20loop%20syndrome>.
Powered by CITE.ME
Discuss these afferent loop syndrome abbreviations with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In