Sigmoid Volvulus with Widespread Bowel Ischemia after Endoscopic Reduction Successfully Treated with Elective Laparoscopic Surgery

Sigmoid Volvulus with Widespread Bowel Ischemia after Endoscopic Reduction Successfully Treated with Elective Laparoscopic Surgery

An 87-year-old man complaining of abdominal distention was referred to our hospital. Plain radiograph and enhanced computed tomography (CT) showed a dilated sigmoid colon with a coffee bean sign, leading to the diagnosis of sigmoid volvulus. Based on symptoms and the CT and laboratory test findings,...

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Main Authors: Koji Yasuda, Shoji Oura, Nozomi Kashu, Hiroyuki Yoshitake, Tomoya Takami, Hiroshi Shintani, Naoki Kataoka, Tomoyuki Yamaguchi, Shinichiro Makimoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2020-05-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Subjects:
conservative treatment
elective laparoscopic surgery
sigmoid volvulus
widespread ischemia
Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/507611

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