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29 de jun. de 2024 · Colon volvulus is common in “volvulus belt” countries and can involve the sigmoid (60–70%) and cecum (25–40%). We report a case of a 47-year-old male, Alawites, who presented with bowel obstruction and dilated abdomen without any specific abdominal pain.
Hace 17 horas · Megacolon is a clinical condition consisting of an abnormally dilated colon in the absence of mechanical obstruction [1]. Depending on the localization evaluated on abdominal plain film imaging, megacolon has been defined as dilatation resulting in a diameter of the descending colon or the rectosigmoid region of > 6.5 cm, or dilatation resulting in a diameter of the ascending colon of > 8 cm ...
28 de jun. de 2024 · Sigmoid volvulus (SV) is an acute abdomen characterized by torsion of the sigmoid colon around the mesentery. This condition often results in intestinal obstruction that may progress to bowel ischemia, necrosis, or perforation, requiring immediate medical attention.
19 de jun. de 2024 · Volvulus of the colon; a complication of sprue. Volvulus of the colon; a complication of sprue. Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. Skip to main page content An official website of the United States government. Here's how you know. The .gov ...
Hace 5 días · Sigmoid Volvulus. General Considerations. Twisting of loop of intestine around its mesenteric attachment site may occur at various sites in the GI tract. Most commonly: sigmoid & cecum. Rarely: stomach, small intestine, transverse colon. Results in partial or complete obstruction. May also compromise bowel circulation resulting in ...
1 de jul. de 2024 · Colonoscopy enables visual inspection of the entire large bowel (ie, the colon or large intestine) from the distal rectum to the cecum. It remains the gold standard for the detection of polyps...
15 de jun. de 2024 · Our findings shed new light on the pathophysiology of colitis and underscore the importance of considering both acute and chronic stages in understanding disease progression. Materials and...
