"Blind pouch" syndrome: a cause of gastrointestinal bleeding.
A case of blind pouch formation presenting as gastrointestinal bleeding 23 years following side-to-side small bowel anastomosis to relieve obstruction is reported. Although rare, blind pouches may occasionally be encountered. Familiarity with the clinical and radiographic features can aid in a prompt and precise preoperative diagnosis.
D000328:Adult; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors