Sigmoid Colon Torsion: Retrospective Analysis of Nineteen Cases
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Background: Sigmoid colon torsion is an emergency
situation for which there is no consensus for diagnosis and
treatment. The objective of this study is to determine the
incidence and appropriate treatment approach by analyzing
patients treated and followed up in our clinic for sigmoid
colon torsion.
Material and Methods: This study screened patients
retrospectively. The patients were diagnosed through
physical examination, standing abdominal X-ray, and
computerized tomography if required. Following
resuscitation, emergency laparotomy was performed for
patients with acute abdomen symptoms. Colonoscopic
detorsion and semi-elective or elective definitive surgery
were performed for stabilized patients. Demographic data,
incidence rates, colonoscopic detorsion results, and type of
surgery applied were analyzed.
Results: This study included a total of 19 patients,
13(68.4%) males and 6(31.6%) females with a mean age of
58.00±24. Colonoscopic detorsion was attempted for 18
patients (94.7%), and successful results were achieved in
17(94.4%). After successful colonoscopic detorsion, semielective
resection and primary anastomosis were performed
for 5 patients, while elective resection and primary
anastomosis were applied for 4 patients. Recurrences were
seen in one (9%) of the patients who underwent surgery
and in 4(66,6%) of the 6 patients who rejected the surgery.
No mortality was seen in the operated patient group,
whereas 4 patients (50%) died in the non-operated group.
Recurrence and mortality were statistically significantly
higher in the non-operated group (p=0.027, p=0.018 ,
respectively).
Conclusion: In cases with no symptoms for acute
abdomen, colonoscopic detorsion followed by elective or
semi-elective definitive surgery is an appropriate approach
for sigmoid colon torsion.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Klinik Tıp Bilimleri
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
31 Ağustos 2017
Gönderilme Tarihi
10 Ekim 2016
Kabul Tarihi
9 Ağustos 2017
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2017 Cilt: 14 Sayı: 2