title: The management of sigmoid volvulus: report of 39 cases.
abstract: Thirty-nine cases of sigmoid volvulus treated over an 18-month period in a hospital situated in the central part of Ethiopia, where this pathology is very frequent, are reported. The authors' views on the various types of treatment are discussed in details.
authors.affiliation: Asella Regional Hospital, Ethiopia.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Astini
authors.forename: C F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Falaschi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mariam
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Desta
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005002:Ethiopia; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*