Results 11 to 20 of about 3,253 (133)
Epidemiology and Recurrence of Sigmoid Volvulus: Analysis of Health Insurance Claims Data in Japan. [PDF]
DEN Open• An annual incidence rate of sigmoid volvulus (SV) was 0.0159% (15.9/100,000). • SV incidence was significantly associated with men, constipation, and high grades of disability in the multivariable analysis. • After endoscopic reduction, the cumulative recurrence rate within 2 years was 35.6%. ABSTRACT Objectives Sigmoid volvulus (SV) is rare in Japan,
Yamada M +4 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Recurrent sigmoid volvulus secondary to a large pedunculated colonic lipoma
Therapeutic Advances in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2023 Symptomatic colon lipoma is a rare occurrence in clinical practice, and its association with sigmoid volvulus is even rarer. We present a case of a man in his 70s who presented to our emergency department with suspected intestinal obstruction.
Ahmed Alwali +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Management of Sigmoid Volvulus Based on Ladd's Procedure: A Case Report
Pediatrics and Neonatology, 2009 Sigmoid volvulus is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition in childhood. Colectomy is usually required to prevent recurrent volvulus, which carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality.
Li-Lan Chiang +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Management of acute sigmoid volvulus: A Tunisian experience
Asian Journal of Surgery, 2022 Background/objective: Sigmoid volvulus is the most common type of volvulus. Its epidemiological features, as well as its management, differ between developed and developing countries.
Trigui Emna, Mejri Atef, Saad Sarra
doaj +1 more source
Synchronous volvulus of the transverse and sigmoid colon: a rare case of large bowel obstruction
The Pan African Medical Journal, 2021 Colonic volvulus usually occurs as a single event that can affect various parts of the colon. The usual sites affected being the sigmoid colon (75%) and the caecum (22%). The phenomenon of multiple sites simultaneously undergoing volvulus is an extremely
Abderrahim Samlali +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice, 2018 Aim. Early diagnosis and evaluation of the severity of sigmoid volvulus are necessary for management and early intervention. We developed a new predictive classification system for sigmoid volvulus based on X-ray findings. Methods.
Rei Ishibashi +9 more
doaj +1 more source
A case report about gangrenous sigmoid volvulus in 11-year-old girl
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2018 Sigmoid volvulus is a life-threatening condition which requires early diagnosis and immediate surgical intervention. It should be one of the differentials considered in patients presenting with chronic constipation, abdominal distension, and signs of ...
Abdelazeem Hamed Hassan
doaj +1 more source
A case of sigmoid volvulus in an unexpected demographic
Surgical Case Reports, 2021 Background A sigmoid volvulus occurs when a segment of the colon twists upon its mesentery. This infliction is associated with old age, multiple co-morbidities, and the male sex. We present a rare case of sigmoid volvulus that occurred in a healthy young
Mohammad Saba +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Sigmoid Volvulus Necessitating Total Colectomy
Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, 2022 Sigmoid volvulus is a well-known cause of large bowel obstruction. Its management includes urgent endoscopic decompression or emergency laparotomy. The gangrenous sigmoid colon is resected with either end to end anastomosis or Hartmann’s procedure. Here
Asrar Ahmad +5 more
doaj +1 more source
Acute abdominal pain due to sigmoid volvulus with persistent descending mesocolon: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2022 Background Persistent descending mesocolon, an anomaly of fixation of the mesentery of the descending colon, can sometimes cause complications such as intestinal obstruction and intussusception. We present the first reported case of sigmoid volvulus with
Hirotaka Kato +2 more
doaj +1 more source