2019
DOI: 10.4236/ss.2019.103010
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Sigmoid Colon Volvulus: Surgical Management at Kati BSS Hospital (Mali)

Abstract: The objective of this study was to describe the therapeutic aspects and to evaluate the surgery results of sigmoid Volvulus in the Kati (MALIA) General This study has been approved by the Ethics Committee. It's concerned all the patients operated in the department for colon Volvulus. Results: We collected 70 patients' files. The Sigmoid Volvulus represented 7.8% of emergency surgery activities and 37.2% of intestinal obstruction. The male sex predominated with 98.57% against 1.43% of the female sex. The averag… Show more

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“…This is an extreme surgical emergency with the risk of double necrosis. In the service the colon volvulus represents 37.2% of intestinal occlusions with a mortality of 2.86% [6]. While Islam Shari [4] and Nicholas TM [7] reported significant comorbidities in their patients (stroke, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, diabetes, leg vasculitis or even hypothyroidism), our patients had a stage 1 overall condition at the WHO (World Health Organization) level.…”
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confidence: 65%
“…This is an extreme surgical emergency with the risk of double necrosis. In the service the colon volvulus represents 37.2% of intestinal occlusions with a mortality of 2.86% [6]. While Islam Shari [4] and Nicholas TM [7] reported significant comorbidities in their patients (stroke, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, diabetes, leg vasculitis or even hypothyroidism), our patients had a stage 1 overall condition at the WHO (World Health Organization) level.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 65%