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Torsion or twisting of sigmoid colon around its mesenteric axis
IMAGING
General Features
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
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Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Lieske B et al: Sigmoid volvulus. StatPearls, 2021
Atamanalp SS: Sigmoid volvulus: an update for Atamanalp classification. Pak J Med Sci. 36(5):1137-9, 2020
Kusunoki R et al: Initial computed tomography findings of long and distended colon are risk factors for the recurrence of sigmoid volvulus. Dig Dis Sci. 66(4):1162-7, 2020
Naveed M et al: American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on the role of endoscopy in the management of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction and colonic volvulus. Gastrointest Endosc. 91(2):228-35, 2020
Stavride E et al: Coffee bean sign: its meaning and importance. Clin Case Rep. 8(10):2086-7, 2020
Verheyden C et al: Large-bowel obstruction: CT findings, pitfalls, tips and tricks. Eur J Radiol. 130:109155, 2020
Atamanalp SS et al: Sigmoid volvulus: comorbidity with sigmoid gangrene. Pak J Med Sci. 35(1):288-90, 2019
Baiu I et al: Sigmoid volvulus. JAMA. 321(24):2478, 2019
Sahu KK et al: Omega sign: radiological appearance of sigmoid volvulus. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol. 63(1):82-3, 2019
Bauman ZM et al: Volvulus. Surg Clin North Am. 98(5):973-93, 2018
Dolejs SC et al: Contemporary management of sigmoid volvulus. J Gastrointest Surg. 22(8):1404-11, 2018
Maddah G et al: Management of sigmoid volvulus: options and prognosis. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 24(1):13-7, 2014
Selçuk Atamanalp S: Treatment for ileosigmoid knotting: a single-center experience of 74 patients. Tech Coloproctol. 18(3):233-7, 2014
Meyer F et al: Unusual "twister"-like appearance of a sigmoid volvulus on computed tomography. Endoscopy. 39 Suppl 1:E295, 2007
Tiah L et al: Sigmoid volvulus: diagnostic twists and turns. Eur J Emerg Med. 13(2):84-7, 2006
Agaoglu N et al: Surgical treatment of the sigmoid volvulus. Acta Chir Belg. 105(4):365-8, 2005
Chandrasekaran TV et al: Minimally invasive stapled surgical approach to the management of sigmoid volvulus. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 87(5):381-2, 2005
Matsumoto S et al: Computed tomographic imaging of abdominal volvulus: pictorial essay. Can Assoc Radiol J. 55(5):297-303, 2004
Frizelle FA et al: Colonic volvulus. Adv Surg. 29:131-9, 1996
Forde KA: Therapeutic colonoscopy. World J Surg. 16(6):1048-53, 1992
Gibney EJ: Volvulus of the sigmoid colon. Surg Gynecol Obstet. 173(3):243-55, 1991
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
Torsion or twisting of sigmoid colon around its mesenteric axis
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
Fluoroscopic Findings
CT Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Lieske B et al: Sigmoid volvulus. StatPearls, 2021
Atamanalp SS: Sigmoid volvulus: an update for Atamanalp classification. Pak J Med Sci. 36(5):1137-9, 2020
Kusunoki R et al: Initial computed tomography findings of long and distended colon are risk factors for the recurrence of sigmoid volvulus. Dig Dis Sci. 66(4):1162-7, 2020
Naveed M et al: American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on the role of endoscopy in the management of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction and colonic volvulus. Gastrointest Endosc. 91(2):228-35, 2020
Stavride E et al: Coffee bean sign: its meaning and importance. Clin Case Rep. 8(10):2086-7, 2020
Verheyden C et al: Large-bowel obstruction: CT findings, pitfalls, tips and tricks. Eur J Radiol. 130:109155, 2020
Atamanalp SS et al: Sigmoid volvulus: comorbidity with sigmoid gangrene. Pak J Med Sci. 35(1):288-90, 2019
Baiu I et al: Sigmoid volvulus. JAMA. 321(24):2478, 2019
Sahu KK et al: Omega sign: radiological appearance of sigmoid volvulus. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol. 63(1):82-3, 2019
Bauman ZM et al: Volvulus. Surg Clin North Am. 98(5):973-93, 2018
Dolejs SC et al: Contemporary management of sigmoid volvulus. J Gastrointest Surg. 22(8):1404-11, 2018
Maddah G et al: Management of sigmoid volvulus: options and prognosis. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 24(1):13-7, 2014
Selçuk Atamanalp S: Treatment for ileosigmoid knotting: a single-center experience of 74 patients. Tech Coloproctol. 18(3):233-7, 2014
Meyer F et al: Unusual "twister"-like appearance of a sigmoid volvulus on computed tomography. Endoscopy. 39 Suppl 1:E295, 2007
Tiah L et al: Sigmoid volvulus: diagnostic twists and turns. Eur J Emerg Med. 13(2):84-7, 2006
Agaoglu N et al: Surgical treatment of the sigmoid volvulus. Acta Chir Belg. 105(4):365-8, 2005
Chandrasekaran TV et al: Minimally invasive stapled surgical approach to the management of sigmoid volvulus. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 87(5):381-2, 2005
Matsumoto S et al: Computed tomographic imaging of abdominal volvulus: pictorial essay. Can Assoc Radiol J. 55(5):297-303, 2004