When there’s that extra length and slack, the sigmoid colon can twist on itself, a condition known as a sigmoid volvulus ... performed a follow-up surgery two days later and removed about ...

Sigmoid volvulus happens when the sigmoid colon ... Bowel resection: This surgery removes the twisted and damaged part of the bowel. Most providers prefer this method as it reduces the chances ...

We recorded 644 patients with obstruction of any type, which was managed non-conservatively (with surgery alone or ... patient underwent successful sigmoid volvulus derotation.