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Sigmoid and cecum colon volvulus: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports
Introduction Colon volvulus is the twisting of a segment of colon on its mesenteric axis, which can lead to the obstruction of the lumen and the blood supply.
Dilawer Chofan Charo, Fares Medhat Mohammad, Mahmoud Issam Ghmera, Batoul Aksam Saker, Ayman Ali Ghosnah   +4 more
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A rare cause of intestinal obstruction: ileosigmoid knot

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2014
Double sigmoid volvulus ileocecal is a "node" created by a volvulus two intestinal segments. Sigmoid colon and ileum It is a particular cause of acute intestinal obstruction associated with a high mortality requiring surgical management adapted and fast.
Issam Yazough, Houssam Benhammane, Oussaid Morad, Pierlesky Elion Ossibi, Imane Toughrai, Said Ait Laalim, Ibn Majdoub Hassani, Khalid Mazaz   +7 more
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Sigmoid Volvulus Complicating Pregnancy: A Case Report

Eurasian Journal of Medicine, 2019
Sigmoid volvulus during pregnancy is a rare complication, and as of 2012, fewer than 100 cases had been reported. In this report, we present a 30 year-old pregnant woman with sigmoid volvulus, and we discuss this rare entity.
Mecit Kantarci, Esra Disci, O. Hakan Bulut, Nurhak Aksungur, Refik Selim Atamanalp, Sabri Selcuk Atamanalp, Abdullah Kisaoglu, Bunyami Ozogul   +7 more
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Meckel's Diverticulum Causing Sigmoid Knotting and Closed‐Loop Obstruction: A Rare Case Report From a Resource‐Limited Setting

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Meckel's diverticulum rarely causes large bowel obstruction through a fibrous band, leading to sigmoid knotting and closed‐loop gangrene. In patients presenting with acute intestinal obstruction without prior abdominal surgery, this etiology should be considered.
Biruk Umer Mohammed, Henok Bahru Wodajeneh, Ashenafi Tesfaye Bedada, Dereje Nigatu Elala, Bikila Gedefa Bekana, Bemnet Zegeye Ashenafi, Meskerem Abera Furno   +6 more
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Synchronic Volvulus of Sigmoid and Transverse Colon: A Rare Case of Large Bowel Obstruction [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Colorectal Research, 2014
Introduction: Volvulus of two segments of colon has been reported rarely, as either synchronous or metachronous events. Colonic volvulus involving both transverse and sigmoid colon is a rare medical problem frequently dismissed as a cause of large bowel ...
Alireza Hoseini, Reza Eshragi Samani, Hamed Parsamoin, Hamidreza Jafari   +3 more
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Oral rehydration solution for the management of fluid and electrolyte disturbances in patients with an ileostomy: A scoping review

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Volume 50, Issue 3, Page 339-351, April 2026.
Abstract Ileostomy creation is common among patients with colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. Surgical removal or diversion of the colon can result in nutrition complications, most notably dehydration—a leading cause of hospital readmission—and increased risk of kidney injury.
Austin J. Hoeg, Jessica Jaques, Remy Johnson, Megan Kocher, Alexa Weingarden, Byron Vaughn, Alexander Khoruts, Cyrus Jahansouz, Ryan T. Hurt, Levi M. Teigen   +9 more
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Sigmoid Volvulus Complicating Pregnancy Managed by Resection and Primary Anastomosis Case report with literature review

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 2009
Sigmoid volvulus is an extremely rare cause of intestinal obstruction in pregnancy. The rarity of the condition and the fact that pregnancy itself clouds the clinical picture invariably leads to a delay in diagnosis with an increased risk of gangrene of ...
Norman O Machado, Lovina S M Machado
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Acute Intestinal Obstruction Caused by Dual‐Component Metastasis From Combined Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Rare Case and Literature Review

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT This case report describes a 75‐year‐old male patient who was admitted due to acute intestinal obstruction. The patient had a history of small cell lung cancer. Emergency surgery pathology confirmed the presence of primary composite small cell lung cancer with rare independent dual component metastasis: The colonic lesion was metastatic poorly
Wei Jiang, Xiaohui Zhou, Xizhang Zhu
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Synchronous sigmoid-cecal volvulus: a rare case of large-bowel obstruction—a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports
Introduction and importance Large bowel obstruction caused by volvulus poses a life-threatening risk without immediate intervention. Sigmoid colon volvulus is predominant (43–75%), followed by cecal volvulus 10–52%).
Yasa Abdullhi Mohamed, Kyomukama Amagara Lauben, Umaru Kabuye, Daniel Asiimwe, Emmanuel Mswelo Venance, Michael Mugenyi   +5 more
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A case report of Hirschsprung’s disease presenting as sigmoid volvulus and literature review, Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

BMC Surgery, 2021
Background Sigmoid volvulus is an uncommon problem in children and adolescents, and is rarely considered a diagnosis in this group. A high index of suspicion is necessary to reach a diagnosis and avoid morbidity and mortality.
Abay Wondimu Gosaye, Temesgen Setato Nane, Tihitena Mammo Negussie   +2 more
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