title: [Volvulus of the sigmoid colon].
abstract: Sigmoid colon is the most frequent side for a volvulus. We present four cases of sigmoid volvulus admitted to our department during the period July 1994-December 1995. Intestinal volvulus, despite its benignity, has a quite high morbidity and mortality. Important factors such as the patient's features and frequent late diagnosis can influence the complicated outcome of the disease. Plane X-ray of the abdomen is helpful while barium enema can be therapeutical because of the pressure of the inflated air. Sigmoid resection is the most effective treatment for the disease.
authors.affiliation: Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, Regione Piemonte, Azienda USL n. 9, Ospedale Civile, Ivrea, Torino.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Paino
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Trompetto
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Clerico
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pozzo
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Coluccio
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Il volvolo del sigma.