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What To Know About Volvulus
Sigmoid volvulus happens when the sigmoid colon, the part of the large intestine closest to the rectum, twists around itself. It’s the most common type of volvulus in adults. When the sigmoid ...
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An algorithm for the management of sigmoid colon volvulus and the safety of primary resection: experience with 827 cases.
PURPOSE: This study was designed to review the outcomes of emergent treatment of sigmoid colon volvulus. METHODS: The records of 827 patients were reviewed retrospectively. RESULTS: The mean age ...