Management of Sigmoid Volvulus Avoiding Sigmoid Resection

Management of Sigmoid Volvulus Avoiding Sigmoid Resection

Acute sigmoid volvulus is typically caused by an excessively mobile and redundant segment of colon with a stretched mesenteric pedicle. When this segment twists on its pedicle, the result can be obstruction, ischemia and perforation. A healthy, 18-year-old Caucasian woman presented to the emergency...

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Main Authors: Nikolaos Katsikogiannis, Nikolaos Machairiotis, Paul Zarogoulidis, Eirini Sarika, Aikaterini Stylianaki, Maria Zisoglou, Vasilis Zervas, Metaxia Bareka, Christos Christofis, Alkis Iordanidis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2012-05-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Acute sigmoid volvulus
Conservative treatment
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/339216

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