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Volvulus of the colon

C Grodsinsky, J L Ponka

    Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
    |May 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Colonic volvulus, often affecting the sigmoid and right colon, presents as acute intestinal obstruction. Treatment varies from non-operative reduction for sigmoid cases to surgery for right colon or complicated instances.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Abdominal Surgery
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Colonic volvulus is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction.
    • It often affects elderly patients with pre-existing bowel dysfunction and comorbidities.
    • Anatomical factors like a long mesentery contribute to its occurrence.