Recurrent sigmoid volvulus in young people: a missed diagnosis.
In nine young patients with recurrent attacks of sigmoid volvulus there was a long delay before a correct diagnosis was made, yet volvulus was indicated in most of them by a well-taken history. All were treated successfully by excision of the redundant colon. This condition is not as uncommon in young people as was thought.
D000328:Adult; D012809:Colon, Sigmoid / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence