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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