Abstract

Sigmoid volvulus is a common surgical emergency, especially in elderly patients. Patients can present with a wide range of clinical states: from asymptomatic, to frank peritonitis secondary to colonic perforation. These patients generally need urgent treatment, be it endoscopic decompression of the colon or an upfront colectomy. The World Society of Emergency Surgery united a worldwide group of international experts to review the current evidence and propose a consensus guidelines on the management of sigmoid volvulus.

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Title
WSES consensus guidelines on sigmoid volvulus management
Author
Brian W. C. A. Tian; Vigutto, Gabriele; Tan, Edward; Harry van Goor; Bendinelli, Cino; Abu-Zidan, Fikri; Rao Ivatury; Sakakushev, Boris; Isidoro Di Carlo; Sganga, Gabriele; Maier, Ronald V; Coimbra, Raul; Leppäniemi, Ari; Litvin, Andrey; Damaskos, Dimitrios; Richard Ten Broek
Pages
1-10
Section
Review
Publication year
2023
Publication date
2023
Publisher
BioMed Central
e-ISSN
17497922
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2815662304
Copyright
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