Afferent Loop Syndrome (also known as Afferent Loop Syndromes, Loop Syndrome, Afferent): 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, ki

NIH MeSH · D000343Diseases

Afferent Loop Syndrome

Also known asAfferent Loop Syndromes · Loop Syndrome, Afferent · Loop Syndromes, Afferent · Syndrome, Afferent Loop · Syndromes, Afferent Loop

Definition

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.

MeSH classification

  • C06.405.469.531.099
  • C23.550.767.050

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Common questions about Afferent Loop Syndrome

What does Afferent Loop Syndrome mean in medicine?
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. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Afferent Loop Syndrome known by any other names?
Yes. Afferent Loop Syndrome is also referred to as Afferent Loop Syndromes, Loop Syndrome, Afferent, Loop Syndromes, Afferent, Syndrome, Afferent Loop in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Afferent Loop Syndrome sit in the medical classification?
Afferent Loop Syndrome falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C06.405.469.531.099, C23.550.767.050). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000343) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗