[Microbial overgrowth syndrome after gastrectomy. Recent diagnostic aspects].

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.

• Authors: B Baranger, J P Algayres, H Bili, G Coutant, M Deligny, J L André
• Journal: Journal de chirurgie (J Chir (Paris)) Vol. 134 Issue 7-8 Pg. 296-300 (Dec 1997) ISSN: 0021-7697 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Syndrome de pullulation microbienne après gastrectomie. Aspects diagnostiques récents.
• PMID: 9772993 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anti-Bacterial Agents

Topics

• Aged
• Anti-Bacterial Agents (therapeutic use)
• Bacteria (growth & development)
• Blind Loop Syndrome (etiology, microbiology, surgery)
• Breath Tests
• Celiac Disease (etiology)
• Diarrhea (etiology)
• Duodenum (surgery)
• Exudates and Transudates (microbiology)
• Female
• Gastrectomy (adverse effects)
• Humans
• Jejunal Diseases (etiology)
• Malabsorption Syndromes (etiology)
• Middle Aged
• Nutrition Disorders (etiology)
• Recurrence