Abstract:Sigmoid volvulus is abnormal rotation of sigmoid colon along it's mesenteric axis which may results in effects ranging from partial to complete obstruction of bowel to vascular compromise, culminating in gangrene of bowel. Sigmoid volvulus is responsible for about 4 -24% of all acute intestinal obstruction. Retrospectively for last 3 years all cases of acute intestinal obstruction admitted to surgery were reviewed and study of sigmoid volvulus cases done. We analysed 247 cases of acute intestinal obstruction r… Show more
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