Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography for afferent loop syndrome

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Afferent loop syndrome (ALS) is a rare but serious complication after gastrectomy. When a patient is diagnosed with ALS using computed tomography, magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography may help in delineating the exact cause of ALS and determining an appropriate management.

Keywords

• afferent loop syndrome
• magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography