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[Anatomical study of pelvic colon].
Y E James1, B Tchangai2, I Kassegne2
1Laboratoire d'anatomie, faculté des sciences de la santé, BP 1515, Lomé, Togo; Service de chirurgie orthopédie, CHU Sylvanus Olympio, BP 57, Lomé, Togo.
This study identified anatomical variations in the sigmoid colon. Specific measurements of the pelvic colon and its mesentery were found to be associated with pelvic colon volvulus, aiding in understanding this surgical emergency.
Area of Science:
- Anatomical studies
- Surgical pathology
Background:
- Pelvic colon volvulus is a surgical emergency.
- Understanding anatomical variations of the sigmoid colon is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify anatomical types of the sigmoid colon.
- To determine which anatomical variations increase the risk of pelvic colon volvulus.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study of 63 patients undergoing laparotomy for non-colonic pathologies.
- Measurements included total pelvic colon length, meso-sigmoid root length, height, and width.
Main Results:
- Average pelvic colon length was 61.3 cm.
- Average meso-sigmoid root length was 5.5 cm.
- Average meso-sigmoid height was 14.6 cm and width was 7.6 cm.
- No significant gender-based differences in measurements were observed.
Conclusions:
- This research characterizes pelvic colon anatomy in the studied population.
- Specific anatomical measurements of the pelvic colon can objectively link anatomical types to the occurrence of volvulus.
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