title: Transcolonoscopic decompression of sigmoid volvulus.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, North Shore University Hospital, Manhassett, New York.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Procaccino
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Labow
mesh_terms: 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*