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The Twisted Colon: A Review of Sigmoid Volvulus
Journal of surgical sciences, 2020In sigmoid volvulus (SV), the sigmoid colon wraps around itself and its mesentery. Sigmoid volvulus accounts for 2% to 50% of all colonic obstructions and has an interesting geographic dispersion.
A. Alam, M. Bhuiyan, H. Zim, T. Das
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Elastofibroma of the Sigmoid Colon
Pathology - Research and Practice, 2000A case of elastofibroma occurring in the sigmoid colon of a 69 year-old woman is reported. The woman presented for survey of her gastrointestinal tract. Colonoscopy disclosed two polyps in the sigmoid colon, one of which was clinically considered to be recurrent adenoma.
Kohei Shomori +4 more
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The American Journal of Surgery, 1955
Abstract 1.1. The incidence, etiology and pathology of volvulus of the sigmoid colon have been briefly discussed. 2.2. Seventeen cases of volvulus of the sigmoid colon are reported. 3.3. Simple operative reduction of the volvulus at the time of admission to the hospital with resection of the redundant sigmoid colon in six to twelve weeks is ...
J. L. Farringer, Harwell Wilson
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Abstract 1.1. The incidence, etiology and pathology of volvulus of the sigmoid colon have been briefly discussed. 2.2. Seventeen cases of volvulus of the sigmoid colon are reported. 3.3. Simple operative reduction of the volvulus at the time of admission to the hospital with resection of the redundant sigmoid colon in six to twelve weeks is ...
J. L. Farringer, Harwell Wilson
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Actinomycosis of the sigmoid colon
The American Journal of Surgery, 1961Abstract 1. 1. We have presented an instance of actinomycosis of the sigmoid colon treated by resection of the sigmoid colon. 2. 2. Penicillin, achromycin and potassium iodide proved effective in the postoperative management of this disease which was complicated by infection with Escherchia coli in the abdominal wall.
Scott G. Kramer +2 more
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Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 1979
Sigmoid volvulus in children is quite rare and may occur in acute fulminating form requiring early diagnosis and surgery. In this case, bowel continuity after resection of the necrotic sigmoid was reestablished in a two-stage operation.
D.C. Keramidas +3 more
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Sigmoid volvulus in children is quite rare and may occur in acute fulminating form requiring early diagnosis and surgery. In this case, bowel continuity after resection of the necrotic sigmoid was reestablished in a two-stage operation.
D.C. Keramidas +3 more
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Gastroenterology, 1953
Summary Volvulus of the sigmoid colon is the second most common cause for obstruction of the large bowel, should be considered in every case of large bowel obstruction. The roentgenographic findings of a large loop of bowel rising out of the pelvis with only moderate distention of the rest of the colon on the flat plate are pathognomonic of the ...
Louis T. Gabriel +2 more
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Summary Volvulus of the sigmoid colon is the second most common cause for obstruction of the large bowel, should be considered in every case of large bowel obstruction. The roentgenographic findings of a large loop of bowel rising out of the pelvis with only moderate distention of the rest of the colon on the flat plate are pathognomonic of the ...
Louis T. Gabriel +2 more
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Southern Medical Journal, 1960
A study of 37 patients with sigmoid volvulus is presented. Subsequent bouts of recurrent volvulus are very common after sigmoidoscopic intubation, and overall mortality rates are high. Surgical resection is the preferred method of treatment.
Ratcliffe Hh, Boggs Hw
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A study of 37 patients with sigmoid volvulus is presented. Subsequent bouts of recurrent volvulus are very common after sigmoidoscopic intubation, and overall mortality rates are high. Surgical resection is the preferred method of treatment.
Ratcliffe Hh, Boggs Hw
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Hypernephroma of the sigmoid colon
The American Journal of Surgery, 1951the body by hypernephroma (socaIIed Grawitz tumor) has been reported. Nowhere in the Iiteratuie couId an instance be found in which metastasis to the mucosa of the coIon had been reported, ala large, firm mass in the Ieft upper abdomen that was thought to be distended coIon. Proctoscopic examination was negative for a distance of 7 inches.
Harry B. Burr, Herbert T. Hayes
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CARCINOMA OF THE SIGMOID COLON
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 1966Summary1. Carcinoma of the sigmoid colon occurred mostly between 40 and 80 years of age, with the highest incidence between 60–70 years. The disease affected 3 patients in their twenties. Females are slightly more commonly involved.2. Two‐thirds of the patients had a typical non‐urgent mode of presentation.
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Southern Medical Journal, 1975
A study of 37 patients with sigmoid volvulus is presented. Subsequent bouts of recurrent volvulus are very common after sigmoidoscopic intubation, and overall mortality rates are high. Surgical resection is the preferred method of treatment.
C C, McDonald, H W, Boggs
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A study of 37 patients with sigmoid volvulus is presented. Subsequent bouts of recurrent volvulus are very common after sigmoidoscopic intubation, and overall mortality rates are high. Surgical resection is the preferred method of treatment.
C C, McDonald, H W, Boggs
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