Sigmoidectomy via an elective approach for sigmoid volvulus (with video)

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...

Laparoscopic Approach for Metachronous Cecal and Sigmoid Volvulus

BACKGROUND Metachronous colonic volvulus is a rare event that has never been approached laparoscopically. METHODS Here we discuss the case of a 63-year-old female with a metachronous sigmoid and cecal volvulus. RESULTS The patient underwent 2 separate successful laparoscopic resections. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION The following is a discussion of the case and the laparoscopic technique, acc...

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...

Volvulus of the Sigmoid

Volvulus is possible in any portion of the intestinal tract from the stomach to the sigmoid colon. Thus volvulus of the stomach, due to gastroptosis, an hour-glass contraction or certain kinds of injury, although extremely rare, is known. Volvulus of Meckel's diverticulum when it is persistent is recorded. Similarly volvulus of the small intestines, the ileo-csGcal junction or even of the csecu...