Original Article

Volvulus of the Sigmoid Colon

Authors: H WHITNEY BOGGS JR. M.D., HALL H. RATCLIFFE JR. M.D.

Abstract

From a small series of cases the authors deduce that sigmoidoscopic intubation, if successful, is usually followed by subsequent bouts of recurrent volvulus, and that resection is usually needed. They review the clinical picture.

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