Recurrent Sigmoid Volvulus Treated by Colonoscopic Reduction

Recurrent sigmoid volvulus treated by colonoscopic reduction.

matory response, gradually subsided. The patient resumed a regular diet on the 24th day, and was discharged on the 42nd day. He has remained under regular review as an outpatient, but has not shown any signs of recurrence. Dear Sir, A 49-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with a history of melena. The patient had a previous history of surgery for a left adrenal tumor and chronic constipa...

Recurrent Volvulus of the Sigmoid Colon Cured by Complete Sigmoidectomy

section was performed by myself and the volvulus again reduced. To prevent a recurrence of the twisting, the colon was stitched to the abdominal parieties. It was greatly liypertrophied and harboured a mass of constipated feces which probably caused the volvulus. The patient gave a history of long continued obstinate constipation. He returned again in the following March when I performed abdomi...

Recurrent sigmoid volvulus in young people: a missed diagnosis.

In nine young patients with recurrent attacks of sigmoid volvulus there was a long delay before a correct diagnosis was made, yet volvulus was indicated in most of them by a well-taken history. All were treated successfully by excision of the redundant colon. This condition is not as uncommon in young people as was thought.

Classification of Sigmoid Volvulus

Management of Sigmoid Volvulus Avoiding Sigmoid Resection

Acute sigmoid volvulus is typically caused by an excessively mobile and redundant segment of colon with a stretched mesenteric pedicle. When this segment twists on its pedicle, the result can be obstruction, ischemia and perforation. A healthy, 18-year-old Caucasian woman presented to the emergency department complaining of cramping abdominal pain, distention, constipation and obstipation for t...