Diagnosis of pediatric colonic volvulus with abdominal radiography: how good are we?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00247-017-3781-5
Abstract: BackgroundColonic volvulus is rare in children and associated with colonic dysmotility. Diagnosis of colonic volvulus on radiographs in these patients can be challenging. The purpose of the study was to identify the accuracy of abdominal… read more here.
Keywords: volvulus; diagnosis pediatric; volvulus abdominal; pediatric colonic ... See more keywords
A Twist in the Tale
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DOI: 10.1007/s11605-017-3425-y
Abstract: We present the case of a 70-year-old gentleman who was referred to our Surgical Emergency Unit with signs and symptoms of large bowel obstruction on a background of long-standing constipation. Computed tomography confirmed sigmoid volvulus.… read more here.
Keywords: twist tale; volvulus; pain; constipation ... See more keywords
Acute Gastric Volvulus: an Uncommon and Life-Threatening Disease
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DOI: 10.1007/s11605-019-04290-1
Abstract: An 87-year-old man presented with a 3-day history of epigastric pain associated with anorexia, nausea, and vomiting. He had presented with unexplored mild dysphagia for several months, along with a maintained general condition. He had… read more here.
Keywords: volvulus; life threatening; acute gastric; gastric volvulus ... See more keywords
Emergency Management of Sigmoid Colon Volvulus in a Volvulus Belt Population and a Review of Literature
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DOI: 10.1007/s12262-017-1699-7
Abstract: Algorithm for management of acute sigmoid volvulus is still controversial. This study was undertaken in a volvulus belt population emphasizing on emergency resection and primary anastomosis without on-table colonic irrigation or diversion. Four hundred forty-five… read more here.
Keywords: sigmoid; volvulus; primary anastomosis; anastomosis ... See more keywords
Comments on ‘Emergency Management of Sigmoid Colon Volvulus in a Volvulus Belt Population and a Review of Literature’
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DOI: 10.1007/s12262-018-1742-3
Abstract: Dear editor, I read with interest the article titled ‘Emergency Management of Sigmoid Colon Volvulus in a Volvulus Belt Population and a Review of Literature’ by Pattanaik [1], who reported 445 patients with sigmoid volvulus… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; volvulus; emergency management; emergency ... See more keywords
Total Gangrenous Mesentroaxial Gastric Volvulus: Case Report
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DOI: 10.1007/s12262-018-1762-z
Abstract: Gastric volvulus is the rotation of all or part of the stomach more than 180° causing close loop obstruction. Total gastric volvulus is very rare and a life-threatening condition. Gastric volvulus is a clinical problem,… read more here.
Keywords: total gangrenous; volvulus; report; gastric volvulus ... 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
Acute intrathoracic gastric volvulus: A rare delayed presentation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.04.066
Abstract: Highlights • Acute gastric volvulus occurs when the stomach undergoes torsion in the thoracic cavity.• We describe an 8-year-old boy with diaphragmatic hernia complicated by gastric volvulus presented with acute epigastric pain and non-bilious vomiting.•… read more here.
Keywords: diaphragmatic hernia; volvulus; case; gastric volvulus ... See more keywords
Comparison of total midgut volvulus and segmental volvulus in neonates.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.08.029
Abstract: BACKGROUND Intestinal volvulus in a neonate, complete or segmental, is a true surgical emergency, which when the diagnosis is delayed can bring detrimental results. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics… read more here.
Keywords: volvulus; total midgut; midgut volvulus; segmental volvulus ... 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
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