Sigmoid Volvulus an Update

Resection and primary anastomosis with or without modified blow-hole colostomy for sigmoid volvulus

“…Less extensive procedures are not always successful and are contraindicated if gangrene or compound volvulus is present [15] . Colonoscopic detrortion and laparotomy with detorsion and colopexy are associated with appreciable morbidity [16] . A recent study reported on the use of laparoscopic rectosigmoidectomy following colonoscopic decompression in nine patients [17] .…”

Gangrenous Sigmoid Volvulus – A Case Report with review of literature

“…Sigmoid volvulus is third most common cause of large bowel obstruction and common all over the world but more common in Africa, India and east European countries [3,4]. Generally it is disease of elderly male but females can have sigmoid volvulus as well as young individuals and neonates can get effected [5,6,7 Exact aetiology is not known.…”

“…It accounts 7-10 % of all intestinal obstructions [1, 2, and 3]. The condition is most common in African and Indian population, relatively rare in western population [3,4]. Sigmoid volvulus is common in both sexes, but generally it is a disease of elderly male but can present in young individuals including neonates since congenitally long and narrowed mesentery is prime cause for volvulus [5].…”

Sigmoid volvulus in young patients: Ą new twist on an old diagnosis

“…However, it is four times more common in the Middle East than in Western countries (2). It constitutes the third leading cause of large bowel obstruction in Western countries after carcinoma and diverticulitis (3)(4)(5). India, Iran, and Russia have one of the higher incidences of sigmoid volvulus (6).…”