Sigmoid volvulus (SV) is a rare colonic obstruction in which the sigmoid colonwraps around itself. The principal strategy for the treatment of uncomplicated SV is emergency endoscopic detorsion, while emergency surgery is needed in complicated SV with bowel gangrene, bowel perforation, peritonitis, or unsuccessful endoscopic treatment. In the endoscopic examination of SV, endoscopic detorsion i...

Background/Aim: Sigmoid volvulus (SV) is an uncommon disease worldwide, while SV complicating pregnancy extremely rare. The aim of this study to evaluate the current diagnostic and therapeutic options in during a case series. Methods: clinical data 1,046 patients with SV, including 11 pregnant women, were reviewed retrospectively. Age, gestation period, previous history volvulus, presence comor...