Sigmoid volvulus in the elderly: Outcomes of a 43-year, 453-patient experience

ATAMANALP S. S., ÖZTÜRK G.

SURGERY TODAY, vol.41, no.4, pp.514-519, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 41 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00595-010-4317-x
  • Journal Name: SURGERY TODAY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.514-519
  • Keywords: Sigmoid colon, Volvulus, Elderly patient, GASTRIC VOLVULUS, COLON, MANAGEMENT, RESECTION
  • Ataturk University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The present study reviewed the clinical outcomes of 453 elderly patients with sigmoid volvulus (SV).