Diagnosis and Treatment of the Sigmoid Colon Volvulus As a Form of Colonic Obstruction
A. G. Lebedev,
P. A. Yartsev,
D. A. Blagovestnov
et al.
Abstract:Relevance. Intestinal obstruction can occur in all age groups, but most often it occurs at the age of 40–70 years and one of the causes of colonic obstruction may be volvulus of the sigmoid or cecum. Volvulus of the sigmoid colon is most common and reaches 15% of all types of strangulation intestinal obstruction. The mortality rate in sigmoid colon volvulus reaches 14–16%. In cases of necrosis of the sigmoid colon, the mortality can reach 70–78%.Aim of study. To evaluate the results of diagnosis and treatment … Show more
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