Transcolonoscopic decompression of sigmoid volvulus.
Colonoscopy may decompress a sigmoid volvulus above the reach of a rigid sigmoidoscope. Intraluminal stenting to prevent early recurrence can be accomplished using flexible plastic tubing passed over the colonoscope.
Procaccino
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Department of Surgery, North Shore University Hospital, Manhassett, New York.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003113:Colonoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000628:therapy*; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods*; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000628:therapy*