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Relationship Between Sigmoid Volvulus Subtypes, Clinical Course, and Imaging Findings [PDF]
DiagnosticsSonay Aydin +2 more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Middle East Fertility Society Journal, 2017 Introduction: This report describes sigmoid volvulus in an otherwise healthy young patient with a large ovarian cyst that was drained under ultrasound guidance.
Firas Al-Rshoud +2 more
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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
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Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases, 2023 An 83-year-old woman who resided in a nursing home presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain and vomiting resulting in the diagnosis of sigmoid volvulus.
Tetsuhiro Yoshino, Haruhiko Hiruma
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Genetic sequencing of children with malrotation and midgut volvulus: A cross‐sectional study
JPGN Reports, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives Intestinal malrotation with midgut volvulus can cause a particularly severe form of pediatric intestinal failure and is often a cause of ultra‐short bowel syndrome (SBS), with longer dependence on parenteral nutrition. While malrotation can be found in several genetic syndromes, most occurrences of this condition are not associated ...
Jonathan A. Salazar +9 more
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