title: Colonoscopic decompression of pseudo-obstruction and volvulus.
abstract: Flexible fiberoptic endoscopy has an integral role in the management of colonic pseudo-obstruction and volvulus. Colonoscopic decompression is the primary method for diagnosis and treatment of colonic pseudo-obstruction. Some patients require repeat endoscopic decompression, but few require tube cecostomy. In the case of sigmoid volvulus, endoscopic examination is useful as a temporizing measure to allow preparation of the colon and patient for elective definitive operative treatment.
authors.affiliation: University of Kentucky Medical School, Lexington.
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Strodel
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Brothers
mesh_terms: D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D003112:Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D003113:Colonoscopy; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D007418:Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000628:therapy*