title: Chronic pseudo-obstruction secondary to side-to-side intestinal anastomosis.
abstract: An unusual late complication of side-to-side intestinal anastomosis, chronic small-bowel obstruction with massive proximal ileal dilation despite a widely patent anastomosis, occurred in a patient. The classic blind loop syndrome was not present. Several potential mechanisms are suggested, including regional absence of normal peristalsis on a mechanical basis and bacterial overgrowth. This report adds support to the concept that side-to-side intestinal anastomosis should be avoided whenever possible.
mesh_terms: D001765:Blind Loop Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery*; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications