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Volvulus of the sigmoid colon

Colorectal Disease, 2010
AbstractAims The current status of sigmoid volvulus (SV) was reviewed to assess trends in management and to assess the literature.Method The literature on SV was retrieved using PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Pakmedinet, African Journals online (AJOL), Indmed and Google scholar.
Te Madiba   +2 more
exaly   +5 more sources

The Twisted Colon: A Review of Sigmoid Volvulus

Journal of surgical sciences, 2020
In 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
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Elastofibroma of the Sigmoid Colon

Pathology - Research and Practice, 2000
A 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
openaire   +3 more sources

Volvulus of the sigmoid colon

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
openaire   +3 more sources

Actinomycosis of the sigmoid colon

The American Journal of Surgery, 1961
Abstract 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
openaire   +3 more sources

Volvulus of the sigmoid colon

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
openaire   +3 more sources

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