Background: Sigmoid volvulus (SV) is the twisting of the sigmoid colon around itself.
Endoscopy both helps diagnosis and provides treatment in the absence of peritonitis or …

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quality patient care by advancing the science, prevention, and management of disorders …

Pseudo-obstruction is characterized by signs and symptoms of a mechanical obstruction of
the small or large bowel in the absence of a mechanical cause. Pseudoobstruction may be …

Purpose To analyze the treatment outcomes for sigmoid volvulus (SV) and identify risk
factors of complications and mortality. Methods Observational study of all consecutive adult …

Objectives: Recurrence is a relatively common outcome following endoscopic
decompression in sigmoid volvulus (SV). This study aims to evaluate the factors affecting …

Background There is limited epidemiologic data on sigmoid volvulus (SV) from non-endemic
regions. Therefore, we performed a multicenter study to report contemporary outcomes and …

Introduction Patients with sigmoid volvulus (SV) are at a high risk of recurrence with
increased morbidity and mortality. This study aims to review whether patients with SV …

Introduction Percutaneous endoscopic cecostomy (PEC) is a viable treatment option for
patients with persistent or recurrent acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO; Ogilvie's …

Sigmoid volvulus (SV) is a rare form of intestinal obstruction in which the sigmoid colon
twists around its own base. Endoscopic detorsion is the primary treatment in uncomplicated …

The etiology of colonic emergencies includes a wide-ranging and diverse set of pathologic
conditions. Fortunately, for the surgeon treating a patient with one of these emergencies, the …