Apr 27, 2014 sigmoid volvulus cecal volvulus sigmoid volvulus can only move upwards and usually goes to the right upper quadrant. Pdf sigmoid volvulus in the middle east researchgate. Detorsion of the volvulus was performed during colonoscopy. In cases in ct findings of sigmoid volvulus jeffrey m. Shashi colonic volvulus and other large bowel obstruction. Sigmoid volvulus is a rare, but serious, complication that can occur during pregnancy. Volvulus of the sigmoid colon is a common cause of intestinal obstruction. The sigmoid volvulus is an acute strangulation of the colon by the twisting of the sigmoid loop around its mesenteric axis resulting in partial or complete obstruction of the colonic lumen. Sigmoid volvulus, although a disease of adults, occasionally presents in. Clinical practice guidelines for colon volvulus and acute.
We present a case of a 33yearold pregnant female in the third trimester with a sigmoid volvulus. At exploration, she had a sigmoid volvulus with twisting of the. Patients with sigmoid volvulus are often in the sixth to eighth decades of life and frequently have concomitant chronic illnesses, such as cardiac, pulmonary, and renal disease, that signi. The pattern of presentation and management of 90 patients treated for sigmoid volvulus over a 7year period was studied. Sigmoid volvulus is particularly common in elderly persons and constipated patients. Sigmoid volvulus sv is a disease of the lower sshaped portion of the large intestine. The latter presumption would seem more logical, but the. Sigmoid volvulus is a rare diagnosis in the pediatric population, with only 63 reported cases in patients under 18 years of age from 1940 to 2000. The full text of this article is available in pdf format. Any delay in treatment increases the risk of bowel ischaemia, perforation and faecal peritonitis.
Endoscopic reduction of a volvulus of the sigmoid colon in. It is a very common cause of large bowel obstruction in peru and bolivia due to high altitude. Endoscopic decompression, detorsion, and reduction of. Intestinal volvulus is a broad term that describes the torsion of bowel around its mesentery. Full text full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. It is common in asia, india 7% of intestinal obstruction and especially south india because of the high fibre diet. In sv, the sigmoid colon becomes twisted, causing obstruction in the pathway leading to the rectum. These features were suggestive of sigmoid volvulus. Coronal ct images obtained with softtissue a and lung b window. In sigmoid volvulus sv, the sigmoid colon wraps around itself and its mesentery.
Journal of the college of physicians and surgeons pakistan 2014, vol. Redundant loop of sigmoid colon with narrow base of attachment of the mesosigmoid. Typically, an elderly patient presents with constipation, abdominal pain. Case report sigmoid volvulus during late pregnancy. Mar 22, 2018 volvulus is an emergent medical condition and requires medical attention immediately. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 907k, or click on a page image below to browse page by page. This website is intended for pathologists and laboratory personnel, who understand that medical information is imperfect and must be interpreted using reasonable medical judgment.
In medical terms, colonic volvulus refers to the twisting of the colon. Sigmoid volvulus twisting of the sigmoid colonaccounts for the majority of cases, with cecal volvulus twisting of the cecum and ascending colonoccurring less frequently. Cecal volvulus however can go almost anywhere and can even be located in the pelvis. Recurrent volvulus occurred in 6 of these patients. Sigmoid volvulus occurs when the sigmoid colon twists on the sigmoid mesocolon, resulting in acute, subacute or chronic intestinal obstruction. Sigmoid volvulus is the commonest cause of large bowel obstruction in many regions of the world. Absence of abdominal tenderness, use of laxatives, and history of open abdominal surgery were identi. Jun 18, 2017 this feature is not available right now. A akinkuotu, jc samuel, n msiska, c mvula, ag charles 2011.
These databases were searched for text words including sigmoid, colon and volvulus. The majority of patients can be successfully treated with nonoperative decompression but elective definitive surgery has been recommended in view of the high recurrence rate over 60% and the risks. Anatomic problems that increase a persons risk of developing sigmoid volvulus include. Deflation by sigmoidoscopy and flatus tube was performed in 19 patients with initial success in 15. Torsion results in narrowing of the lumen at the point of rotation and compromise of the vessels that supply the torted gut. Read more about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, complications, causes and prognosis. It is the most common intestinal volvulus and is an absolute medical and surgical emergency. It is a common cause of bowel obstruction and constipation. It is important to understand that the acute sigmoid volvulus is a medical emergency and that it should be treated as such. The main approach for the treatment of sigmoid volvulus is the insertion of a rectal tube. In the us sigmoid volvulus accounts for sigmoid volvulus accounts for 80% of. Epidemiology large bowel volvulus accounts for 5% of all large bowel obstructions, with 60% of intestinal. The patient underwent an elective sigmoidectomy at a later date. Rigid or flexible endoscopy should be performed to as.
Sigmoid volvulus cecal volvulus sigmoid volvulus can only move upwards and usually goes to the right upper quadrant. The etiology of sigmoid volvulus is not completely understood. He notes that he has had occasional episodes of severe pain in llq similar to this but have resolved on there own. Its prevalence among patients who present with acute intestinal obstruction varies geographically, ranging from fewer than 10% in the us to as high as 80%. The initial treatment of sigmoid colon volvulus is sigmoidoscopy with rectal tube placement. Patients present with abdominal pain, distention, and absolute constipation. These days the plain film appearance of a sigmoid volvulus is most commonly said to resemble a coffee bean. Torsion and twisting of sigmoid colon around its mesenteric axis with resultant obstruction. Cecal and sigmoid volvulus version 1 0 edit youtube. Volvulus can develop in any part of the gastrointestinal tract including stomach, small intestine, cecum, and sigmoid colon. Obstruction of the intestinal lumen and impairment of vascular perfusion occur when the degree of torsion exceeds 180 and 360, respectively. The effects of twisting the sigmoid colon vary from mild mechanical obstruction to catastrophic gangrene.
Sigmoid volvulus occurs when the last part of the large bowel just before the rectum the sigmoid shaped sigmoid colon twists on its self. The disease is more common among elderly persons and extremely rare among infants and children. The term volvulus, derived from the latin word volvere meaning to turn, 1 describes the abnormal twisting. Sigmoid volvulus is abnormal twisting of the sigmoid colon along its mesenteric axis that causes closedloop obstruction and can lead to ischemia, perforation, and death.
Sigmoid volvulus is a cause of large bowel obstruction and occurs when the sigmoid colon twists on its mesentery, the sigmoid mesocolon. Prompt diagnosis of the volvulus sigmoid is critical to minimize fetal and maternal. Many cases have been treated successfully with noninvasive decompression techniques but again surgery is the recommended treatment due to a high recurrence rate in noninvasive procedures. Jan 05, 2016 sigmoid volvulus is the most common form of volvulus of the gastrointestinal tract. Sigmoid volvulus is the mostcommon form of volvulus of the gastrointestinal tract. Volvulus can also arise as a rare complication in persons with redundant colon, a normal anatomic variation resulting in extra colonic loops. Laparotomy was carried out in 36 patients and colonie gangrene. Sigmoid volvulustwisting of the sigmoid colonaccounts for the majority of cases, with cecal volvulustwisting of the cecum and ascending colonoccurring less frequently.
The frontline treatment for sigmoid volvulus is an emergent surgery to untwist the sigmoid. Sigmoid volvulus vs cecal volvulus 1 a volvulus always extends away from the area of bowel twist. A variant of sigmoid volvulus ileosigmoid knotting occurs when the ileum wraps itself around the sigmoid, usually in a clockwise manner. Sigmoid volvulus is particularly common in elderly persons. G, ercp cannula and guidewire across the volvulus for endoscopic decompression and detorsion. Jul 23, 2015 acute sigmoid volvulus is a surgical emergency. Management of the colonic volvulus in 2016 emconsulte. In the context sigmoid volvulus the colon may be described as having a coffee bean sign.
Is the large, dilated and sometimes hypertrophied sigmoid a true megacolon or simply an acquired megacolon the result of chronic or recurrent obstruction from repeated volvulus. Sigmoid volvulus occurs when the last part of the colon twists on itself, causing obstruction and compromising the blood supply to the colon. Sigmoid volvulus is generally an adult condition and it is exceedingly rare in the pediatric age population 12. If untreated, sigmoid volvulus leads to bowel ischemia, perforation, sepsis, and potential death. Mar 08, 2019 the frontline treatment for sigmoid volvulus is an emergent surgery to untwist the sigmoid.
Sigmoid volvulus is the most common form of volvulus of the gastrointestinal tract. Duration of the previous laparotomy varied from a week to 10 years. The sigmoid colon is involved in a majority of these cases. A clinical study of sigmoid volvulus international journal. It remains a rare but important intestinal obstruction 1, 3. A volvulus is an abnormal rotation of the colon on an axis formed by its mesentery and occurs either in the sigmoid colon 75% or cecum 25%. The mortality of patients affected by sigmoid volvulus is related to the.
American society for gastrointestinal endoscopy guideline. Fifty patients presenting with acute volvulus of the sigmoid colon have been analyzed. Sigmoid volvulus cecalvolvulus transverfsecolon volvulus sigmoid volvulus relatively rare condition in the us common in asian and african countries causes acute large bowel obstruction commonest type of volvulus 80% 3 4. It typically occurs in elderly, debilitated persons.
Feb 20, 2020 pathophysiology sigmoid volvulus occurs when an airfilled loop of the sigmoid colon twists about its mesentery. If there is malrotation at the time of fetal development then it can make that baby vulnerable to having volvulus. Sigmoid volvulus with mechanical large bowel obstruction. Anatomic variation of the sigmoid colon in the pathogenesis of sigmoid volvulus in lilongwe, malawi. The problem of cases of massive breast hypertrophy in the sudan. The diagnosis was made in 39 patients from the presenting features and abdominal radiographs. Sigmoid volvulus occurs when a redundant loop rotates around its elongated mesentery.
Sigmoid volvulus medigoo health medical tests and free. Unusual occurrence of sigmoid volvulus in a young adult. Sigmoid volvulus is thought to account for 25% of cases of largebowel obstruction in the united states, which places it third in prevalence after cancer and diverticulitis. With age, this part of the colon or its attachments to the abdominal wall stretch out, allowing it to twist on itself, similar to the twisting of a long balloon, resulting in a volvulus. Ad, previous sigmoid volvulus treated with endoscopic detorsion. Many cases of sigmoid volvulus have been treated successfully with noninvasive decompression techniques but again surgery is the recommended treatment due to a high recurrence rate in noninvasive procedures. Sigmoid volvulus is abnormal twisting of the sigmoid colon along its mesenteric axis, that causes closedloop obstruction and can lead to bowel ischemia and perforation. Key difference sigmoid vs cecal volvulus volvulus refers to a twist. F, endoscopic treatment of sigmoid volvulus with water immersion technique and guidewire. Sv accounts for 2% to 50% of all colonic obstructions and has an interesting. Sv accounts for 2% to 50% of all colonic obstructions and has an interesting geographic dispersion. An observational study addressing the anatomic basis of mesosigmoidopexy as a rational treatment of nongangrenous sigmoid volvulus.
Volvulus of the bowel refers to a twisting or torsion of the intestine about its mesentery. Colonic volvulus is a loop of bowel twisted around the site of mesenteric attachment leading to bowel obstruction. Sigmoid volvulus is a gastrointestinal condition that frequently leads to large bowel obstruction characterized by a twisted sigmoid colon. Predisposing factors to sigmoid volvulus include chronic constipation, megacolon and an excessively mobile colon. Sigmoid volvulus is an exceptionally rare and potentially lifethreatening condition in the pediatric age group. Sigmoid volvulus emergency medicine jama jama network. Predisposing factors for the sigmoid volvulus are indeed. Sigmoid volvulus in children and adolescents sciencedirect. The incidence of transverse colon volvulus is relatively rare when compared to cecal volvulus and sigmoid volvulus. Patients experience abdominal pain, distension, and absolute constipation. Aug 02, 2017 sigmoid volvulus is a gastrointestinal condition that frequently leads to large bowel obstruction characterized by a twisted sigmoid colon. Sigmoid volvulus description, causes and risk factors. Sigmoid volvulus definition, symptoms, causes, treatment. Recurrence after sigmoidoscopy detorsion was detected in 6 21.
Obstruction of the intestinal lumen and impairment of vascular perfusion occur when the degree of torsion exceeds 180 and 360 degrees, respectively 24. References to any names, marks, products, or services of third parties or hypertext links to third. In cecal volvulus, endoscopy has no role and surgery is the rule. If untreated, sigmoid volvulus can lead to bowel ischemia, perforation, sepsis, and potential death. Endoscopic decompression, detorsion, and reduction of sigmoid. Sigmoid volvulus is one of the most common causes of large intestinal obstruction in developing countries and should be considered. Sigmoid volvulus is an acute surgical emergency and the earliest. Sigmoid colon volvulus, also known as sigmoid volvulus, is volvulus affecting the sigmoid colon.
The decompression of the sigmoid volvulus can be guided through endoscopy or fluoroscopy. Sigmoid volvulus is a lifethreatening condition that results from the rotation of the sigmoid colon on its mesenteric axis leading to a closedloop obstruction. In children, the median age of diagnosis is approximately 712 years old. Sigmoid colon is characterized by torsion of the sigmoid loops of the colon, causing mechanical obstruction of the passage leading to the rectum and restriction of blood supply. Volvulus occurs most frequently in middleaged and elderly men. The sigmoid colon is an sshaped part of the colon that is in the left lower side of the abdomen, above the rectum. To continue reading this article, you must log in with your personal, hospital, or group practice subscription. Introduction the volvulus of the sigmoid colon is the torsion of the sigmoid loop on its mesocolic axis, realizing a low intestinal occlusion, by strangulation. Any information contained in this pdf file is automatically generated from digital material submitted to epos by third parties in the form of scientific presentations. Our sigmoid colon volvulus experience and benefits of colonoscope.
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