title: [Colonic volvulus].
abstract: A study of 62 cases of acute volvulus of the colon occurring in 45 patients is reported. A plan of management is discussed. Thanks to early diagnosis and treatment the mortality rate was improved and compares favourably with data in the literature.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D004733:Enema; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology; D012812:Sigmoidoscopy
chemical_list: D001466:Barium Sulfate
vernacular_title: Les volvulus coliques.