THE incidence of sigmoidal volvulus in the United States is so low that few surgeons acquire great experience in dealing with it. It is reported by most authors as ranging between 1 and 4 per cent of ...
IT IS the purpose of this paper to present 7 cases of volvulus of the cecum and ascending colon and to discuss the preoperative diagnosis of this condition, with emphasis on roentgenologic findings, ...
Sigmoid volvulus has been described since ancient times, but its treatment is still evolving. Several surgical approaches have been used including, resection, non-operative reduction using a ...