Sigmoid volvulus: Treatment options and volvulus recurrence

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Atamanalp S. S., Peksöz R.

Emergency Care Journal, cilt.17, sa.4, ss.10294-10295, 2021 (ESCI)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 17 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.4081/ecj.2021.10294
  • Dergi Adı: Emergency Care Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.10294-10295
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Sigmoid Volvulus (SV) is principally treated with non-operative decompression, whereas it may require surgical managementin some situations. Depending upon the treatment method, SV recurs in about one fourth of the cases, which doubles the mortalityand morbidity rates. In this paper, we discuss the management and related recurrence of SV in the light of the largest single-center SV series over the world