World J Gastroentero
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World J Gastroentero · Feb 2007
ReviewClinical considerations and therapeutic strategy for sigmoid volvulus in the elderly: a study of 33 cases.
To evaluate different types of treatment for sigmoid volvulus and clarify the role of endoscopic intervention versus surgery. ⋯ Although sigmoid volvulus causing intestinal obstruction is frequently successfully encountered by endoscopic decompression, however, the principal therapy of this condition is surgery. Only occasionally in patients with advanced age, lack of bowel symptoms and multiple co-morbidities might surgical repair not be considered.