Two Cases of Sigmoid Volvulus Treated by Emergency Colonoscopic Reduction Procedure / 대한소화기내시경학회지
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
;
: 105-109, 2006.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-42409
ABSTRACT
A volvulus of the colon is a twisting of a redundant segment of the colon at its narrow mesentery. A sigmoid volvulus is the most common type. This disorder may spontaneously reduce and recur as a chronic problem. However, it more frequently becomes acute as a result of an obstruction, which can lead to strangulation and gangrene with a high mortality if not treated promptly. Colonoscopic reduction and decompression is the preferred initial treatment for patients with a sigmoid volvulus who show no signs of bowel strangulation, which may be the cause of the high mortality associated with emergency surgery. We experienced 2 cases of a sigmoid volvulus in a 44-year-old female and a 51-year-old male. The sigmoid volvulus was diagnosed by simple abdominal film and treated successfully by an emergency colonoscopic reduction. We report our experience on the use of colonoscopy to treat sigmoid volvulus with a reviews of the relevant literlature.
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Asunto principal:
Mortalidad
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Año:
2006
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