Operative Management and Outcomes of Patients with Sigmoid Volvulus at a Tertiary Public Hospital in Malawi

Background: Sigmoid Volvulus (SV) is a common cause of acute bowel obstruction in Malawi. We aimed to describe the surgical management of SV and its outcomes at Kamuzu Central Hospital, Lilongwe, Malawi. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed records from January 2019 to December 2019 of all SV patien...

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Main Authors: Ephraim Bitilinyu-Bangoh, Fatsani Mwale, Loveness Ulunji Chawinga, Gift Mulima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Surgical Society of Kenya 2021-07-01
Series:The Annals of African Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/outcomes-sigmoid-volvulus-malawi