Sigmoidoscopic reduction of sigmoid volvulus

Twenty-six patients were treated for a volvulus of the sigmoid colon between January, 1971, and June, 1979. Eight patients had an emergency resection and, although there was a high postoperative morbidity, there were no deaths in this group. An attempt to decompress the volvulus by means of a rigid...

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Published inMedical journal of Australia Vol. 2; no. 11; p. 627
Main Authors Knight, J, Bokey, E L, Chapius, P H, Pheils, M T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Australia 29.11.1980
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Aged
Female
Humans
Intestinal Obstruction - therapy
Male
Retrospective Studies
Sigmoid Diseases - surgery
Sigmoid Diseases - therapy
Sigmoidoscopy
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Summary:Twenty-six patients were treated for a volvulus of the sigmoid colon between January, 1971, and June, 1979. Eight patients had an emergency resection and, although there was a high postoperative morbidity, there were no deaths in this group. An attempt to decompress the volvulus by means of a rigid sigmoidoscope was made in 18 patients. This was successful in 14 patients. Six of these patients suffered a recurrence, and perforation occurred in four patients, three of whom subsequently died. Because of the high risk of perforation, care should be taken with this procedure.
ISSN:0025-729X
DOI:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1980.tb77071.x