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Endoscopic decompression of acute colonic obstruction. Avoiding staged surgery
Annals of Surgery
|March 1, 1986
Summary
A nonsurgical approach using a flexible sigmoidoscope successfully decompressed acute colonic obstruction in most patients. This allowed for a one-stage surgical procedure, avoiding multiple surgeries for high-risk individuals.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Colorectal Surgery
Background:
- Colostomy is the standard treatment for acute sigmoid colon obstruction, often requiring multiple surgical procedures.
- High-risk patients undergoing colostomy face significant surgical burdens.