The Ileosigmoid Knot: A Case Report
Ileosigmoid knotting (ISK) is an uncommon cause of acute intestinal obstruction where the ileum wraps around the base of the sigmoid colon. Seen with higher frequency in Africa, the condition rapidly progresses to gangrene of the ileum and sigmoid colon. Preoperative diagnosis is not easy partly due...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Surgical Society of Kenya
2014-07-01
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Series: | The Annals of African Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/the-ileosigmoid-knot-a-case-report |
Summary: | Ileosigmoid knotting (ISK) is an uncommon cause of acute intestinal obstruction where the ileum wraps around the base of the sigmoid colon. Seen with higher frequency in Africa, the condition rapidly progresses to gangrene of the ileum and sigmoid colon. Preoperative diagnosis is not easy partly due to the unfamiliarity of this entity and the confusing and contradictory features of the disease. Awareness of the condition is essential for prompt diagnosis and optimal management. |
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ISSN: | 1999-9674 2523-0816 |