Use of percutaneous endoscopic colostomy (PEC) to treat sigmoid volvulus: a systematic review
Background and aim: Percutaneous endoscopic colostomy provides an alternative management option for patients with recurrent sigmoid volvulus who are considered too high risk to undergo surgery. We reviewed the literature to assess whether the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence gui...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2016-06-01
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Series: | Endoscopy International Open |
Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0042-106957 |