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Moiz Ahmed¹, Nirali Sheth¹, Raghav Bansal¹

¹NYC Health and Hospitals Elmhurst Elmhurst NY USA.

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Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Early endoscopic evaluation helps assess mucosal viability in sigmoid volvulus patients. Black-brown mucosa indicates gangrene, necessitating surgical intervention for this life-threatening condition.

Keywords:

endoscopic evaluation sigmoid gangrene sigmoid volvulus

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Endoscopy

Background:

Sigmoid volvulus is a common cause of large bowel obstruction.
Timely diagnosis and management are crucial to prevent complications.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the utility of early endoscopic assessment in sigmoid volvulus.
To determine the role of endoscopy in assessing mucosal viability and guiding treatment decisions.

Main Methods:

Diagnostic endoscopic evaluation of the colon.
Assessment of mucosal color and viability during endoscopy.
Correlation of endoscopic findings with clinical outcomes and need for surgery.

Main Results:

Early endoscopic evaluation effectively assesses mucosal viability.
Black-brown mucosa observed during endoscopy is a strong indicator of intestinal gangrene.
Endoscopic reduction was considered in select cases.

Conclusions:

Endoscopic evaluation is valuable for determining mucosal viability in sigmoid volvulus.
Identification of gangrenous mucosa (black-brown appearance) mandates surgical intervention.
Endoscopy aids in timely decision-making for sigmoid volvulus management.