Endoscopic Management of Sigmoid Volvulus in a Debilitated Population: What Relevance?
Background: Colonic volvulus, mainly from the sigmoid, is a relatively common cause of intestinal obstruction, particularly in the elderly and in patients with debilitating conditions. The high morbi-mortality of emergency surgery places the endoscopic approach as the first-line treatment for the re...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2019-12-01
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| Series: | GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/504721 |