Feasibility of single-stage resection and primary anastomosis in patients with acute noncomplicated sigmoid volvulus

AKCAN A., Akyildiz H. Y., Artis T., Yilmaz N., Sozuer E.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.193, no.4, pp.421-426, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 193 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2006.08.077
  • Journal Name: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.421-426
  • Keywords: sigmoid volvulus, surgical treatment, primary anastomosis, HARTMANN PROCEDURE, MANAGEMENT, COLON
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The management of sigmoid volvulus remains controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of treating sigmoid volvulus by using a single-stage resection and anastomosis versus a 2-stage approach.