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.

Tian, B., Vigutto, G., Tan, E., van Goor, H., Bendinelli, C., Abu-Zidan, F., et al. (2023). WSES consensus guidelines on sigmoid volvulus management. WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 18(1) [10.1186/s13017-023-00502-x].

WSES consensus guidelines on sigmoid volvulus management

Ceresoli M.;
2023

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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sigmoid volvolus
English
15-mag-2023
2023
18
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Tian, B., Vigutto, G., Tan, E., van Goor, H., Bendinelli, C., Abu-Zidan, F., et al. (2023). WSES consensus guidelines on sigmoid volvulus management. WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 18(1) [10.1186/s13017-023-00502-x].
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