2002
DOI: 10.1007/s101510200021
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Results of resection for volvulus of the right colon

Abstract: The aim of the present study was to retrospectively evaluate the results of resection for volvulus of the right colon. Over a 17-year period, 45 patients (33 women) of mean age 64 years were admitted with acute right colon volvulus. Preoperative diagnosis was obtained in 53% of the cases. A right hemicolectomy was performed in all the cases, with primary anastomosis in 43 cases and double ileal and transverse stomy in 2 cases. Gangrene was observed in 23 patients (51%). Postoperative mortality was 6.6% (3 pati… Show more

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“…[ 57 ] It is also described as the preferred procedure for cecal volvulus. [ 58 ] In emergency setting, a right hemicolectomy with proximal fecal diversion appears to be a wise choice in stable patients. However, even proximal fecal diversion is associated with high morbidity and mortality.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[ 57 ] It is also described as the preferred procedure for cecal volvulus. [ 58 ] In emergency setting, a right hemicolectomy with proximal fecal diversion appears to be a wise choice in stable patients. However, even proximal fecal diversion is associated with high morbidity and mortality.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Some patients may present with prolonged immobility, highfiber intake, paralytic ileus, and after a post colonoscopy effect [4], [7], [9], [12]. We strongly feel the high fiber intake is a common feature in our general population and some may present with Caecal problems.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These procedures include untwisting only, caecostomy, caecopexy and right hemicolectomy. Untwisting only carries a significant risk of recurrence, but avoids the morbidities (14%) associated with bowel resections 12. Caecostomy has been reported to have a wide range of recurrence (0–25%), mortality (0–33%) and morbidities including abdominal wall sepsis, fasciitis and persistent faecal fistula 5.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%