Author’s Reply: Indications and Outcomes for Non-Trauma Emergency Laparotomy: A Comparison of Rwanda, South Africa, and the USA
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-021-05955-2
Abstract: We thank Prof. Atamanalp for his interest in our article [1] and appreciate his interesting ‘‘Letter to the Editor’’. His impressive database on sigmoid volvulus and ileosigmoid knotting [2, 3] significantly contributes to the literature… read more here.
Keywords: indications outcomes; risk; sigmoid volvulus; risk factors ... See more keywords
Sigmoid volvulus: outcomes of treatment and predictors of morbidity and mortality
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DOI: 10.1007/s00423-022-02428-5
Abstract: To analyze the treatment outcomes for sigmoid volvulus (SV) and identify risk factors of complications and mortality. Observational study of all consecutive adult patients diagnosed with SV who were admitted from January 2000 to December… read more here.
Keywords: sigmoid volvulus; treatment; mortality; morbidity mortality ... See more keywords
Endoscopic Sign in Sigmoid Volvulus with Mucosal Ischemia: “Autumn Leaves”
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DOI: 10.1007/s12262-020-02341-5
Abstract: Colonoscopic examination is used in both diagnosis and treatment of sigmoid volvulus. If colon ischemia is detected during a colonoscopy, urgent surgery is unavoidably accepted. Here we presented an ischemic sigmoid volvulus and its resolution… read more here.
Keywords: sign sigmoid; endoscopic sign; volvulus; sigmoid volvulus ... See more keywords
Comments on “Endoscopic Sign in Sigmoid Volvulus with Mucosal Ischemia: Autumn Leaves”
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DOI: 10.1007/s12262-020-02554-8
Abstract: Dear editor, I read with great interest the article by Uylas et al. [1], who reported a patient with sigmoid volvulus (SV) with borderline mucosal ischemia treated non-operatively. Although SV, the wrapping of the sigmoid… read more here.
Keywords: autumn leaves; sigmoid volvulus; mucosal ischemia; mucosa ... See more keywords
Using new technicque in sigmoid volvulus surgery in patients affected by COVID19
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102789
Abstract: Introduction Coronavirus pandemic-initiated Wuhan city, Hubei Province, China. It mainly involves respiratory system and cause fever, cough. However, it has other manifestations such as GI system, CNS and skin involvement. It is transmitted mostly through… read more here.
Keywords: sigmoid volvulus; using new; surgery; intestinal gas ... See more keywords
Left iliac fossa mini-incision sigmoidectomy for treatment of sigmoid volvulus. Case series of six patients from Qatar
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.09.014
Abstract: Highlights • Midline laparotomy is the classical treatment for sigmoid volvulus after initial colonoscopic decompression.• Application of novel technique in treating sigmoid volvulus by left iliac fossa mini-incision successfully applied to six patients.• Left iliac… read more here.
Keywords: sigmoid volvulus; fossa mini; mini incision; iliac fossa ... See more keywords
Sigmoid volvulus in a teenager, successfully managed with endoscopic detorsion: An unusual case report and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.11.152
Abstract: Highlights • Sigmoid volvulus is an uncommon cause of bowel obstruction in children and teenagers.• Early diagnosis and timely definitive treatment can prevent complications.• Endoscopic detorsion is the initial treatment of choice in sigmoid volvulus… read more here.
Keywords: sigmoid volvulus; volvulus teenager; endoscopic detorsion; case ... See more keywords
Sigmoid volvulus; a rare complicated presentation of Hirschsprung's disease: A case report.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.106608
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Sigmoid volvulus (SV) is a rare complication of Hirschsprung's disease (HD) with only 31 cases have been reported in the English literature. Although its diagnosis is challenging, unrecognized SV is a life-threatening condition requiring… read more here.
Keywords: sigmoid volvulus; hirschsprung disease; volvulus rare; case ... See more keywords
Volvulus of the transverse colon after resection of the sigmoid volvulus: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2021.08.011
Abstract: Abstract Sigmoid volvulus is a common cause of colon obstruction, while volvulus of the transverse colon rarely causes bowel obstruction. The occurrence of transverse colon volvulus after resection of the sigmoid colon volvulus is extremely… read more here.
Keywords: volvulus transverse; volvulus; sigmoid volvulus; colon ... See more keywords
Sigmoid volvulus in children.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2016.01.020
Abstract: Fig 1. Abdominal radiograph showing massive dilatation of the whole colon, without signs of intestinal perforation. A 10-YEAR-OLD GIRL was evaluated at the Emergency Department because of a 2-day history of abdominal distension with pain… read more here.
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Endoscopic sigmoidopexy for recurrent sigmoid volvulus in inoperable patients: a retrospective series on 15 patients.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1831-4177
Abstract: BACKGROUND Recurrent sigmoid volvulus is frequent and mostly occurs in frail patients with contraindications for surgical sigmoidectomy. Percutaneous endoscopic sigmoidopexy (PES) has recently been proposed as an alternative option to elective sigmoidectomy. We aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: volvulus; sigmoid volvulus; recurrent sigmoid; endoscopic sigmoidopexy ... See more keywords