Afferent loop syndrome
ICD-10 K90.2 · ICD-11 DA96.0Y.1

Treatment of Afferent Loop Syndrome of Benign Etiology without Mechanical Obstruction

Clinical Scenario

Afferent loop syndrome (ALS) arising from a benign cause, presenting in the absence of mechanical obstruction. This specific presentation calls for a targeted, non-surgical management strategy distinct from obstruction-driven protocols.

Treatment Approach

Management in this setting centres on an endoscopic decompression technique applied to the afferent loop. The structured protocol specifies the procedure, approach, and duration — access it in full below.

Complete stepwise guidance is available in the full protocol.

Clinical Goal

Relief of symptoms.

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References
DOI: 10.5009/gnl220205

Endoscopic nasoenteral tube decompression has been employed for ALS in patients with a benign etiology in the absence of mechanical obstruction.

All 23 patients underwent successful endoscopic nasoenteral tube decompression, with relief of symptoms.

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