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TERMINOLOGY
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- Torsion or twisting of sigmoid colon around its mesenteric axis
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
Fluoroscopic Findings
CT Findings
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- 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
- Chiu HH et al: Recurrent sigmoid volvulus. Gastrointest Endosc. 56(3):419-20, 2002
- Kuzu MA et al: Emergent resection for acute sigmoid volvulus: results of 106 consecutive cases. Dis Colon Rectum. 45(8):1085-90, 2002
- Chirdan LB et al: Sigmoid volvulus and ileosigmoid knotting in children. Pediatr Surg Int. 17(8):636-7, 2001
- Moore CJ et al: CT of cecal volvulus: unraveling the image. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 177(1):95-8, 2001
- Daniels IR et al: Recurrent sigmoid volvulus treated by percutaneous endoscopic colostomy. Br J Surg. 87(10):1419, 2000
- Dulger M et al: Management of sigmoid colon volvulus. Hepatogastroenterology. 47(35):1280-3, 2000
- Lee SH et al: The ileosigmoid knot: CT findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 174(3):685-7, 2000
- Madiba TE et al: The management of sigmoid volvulus. J R Coll Surg Edinb. 45(2):74-80, 2000
- Chung YF et al: Minimizing recurrence after sigmoid volvulus. Br J Surg. 86(2):231-3, 1999
- Javors BR et al: The northern exposure sign: a newly described finding in sigmoid volvulus. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 173(3):571-4, 1999
- Choi D et al: Endoscopic sigmoidopexy: a safer way to treat sigmoid volvulus? J R Coll Surg Edinb. 43(1):64, 1998
- Catalano O: Computed tomographic appearance of sigmoid volvulus. Abdom Imaging. 21(4):314-7, 1996
- 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
- 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
- Chiu HH et al: Recurrent sigmoid volvulus. Gastrointest Endosc. 56(3):419-20, 2002
- Kuzu MA et al: Emergent resection for acute sigmoid volvulus: results of 106 consecutive cases. Dis Colon Rectum. 45(8):1085-90, 2002
- Chirdan LB et al: Sigmoid volvulus and ileosigmoid knotting in children. Pediatr Surg Int. 17(8):636-7, 2001
- Moore CJ et al: CT of cecal volvulus: unraveling the image. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 177(1):95-8, 2001
- Daniels IR et al: Recurrent sigmoid volvulus treated by percutaneous endoscopic colostomy. Br J Surg. 87(10):1419, 2000
- Dulger M et al: Management of sigmoid colon volvulus. Hepatogastroenterology. 47(35):1280-3, 2000
- Lee SH et al: The ileosigmoid knot: CT findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 174(3):685-7, 2000
- Madiba TE et al: The management of sigmoid volvulus. J R Coll Surg Edinb. 45(2):74-80, 2000
- Chung YF et al: Minimizing recurrence after sigmoid volvulus. Br J Surg. 86(2):231-3, 1999
- Javors BR et al: The northern exposure sign: a newly described finding in sigmoid volvulus. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 173(3):571-4, 1999
- Choi D et al: Endoscopic sigmoidopexy: a safer way to treat sigmoid volvulus? J R Coll Surg Edinb. 43(1):64, 1998
- Catalano O: Computed tomographic appearance of sigmoid volvulus. Abdom Imaging. 21(4):314-7, 1996
- 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
