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First received: January 08, 2025

Clinical Trial: Treatment of Sigmoid Volvulus

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Sigmoid Volvulus

Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL


Official Title: Assessment of Recurrence Rate After Sigmoidopexy for Acute Sigmoid Volvulus

Brief Summary: Colonic volvulus, where part of the colon twists, is a significant cause of large bowel obstruction, representing 15% of cases, second only to cancer and diverticulitis.Acute sigmoid volvulus (SV), which affects the sigmoid colon, is the most common type, with morbidity rates ranging from 6% to 42% and mortality varying from 7% to 90%.The incidence of SV varies globally, being more common in regions such as Africa, Ethiopia, Australia, and East Asia, where it can account for up to 50% of bowel obstructions.SV…

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