title: Ileosigmoid knotting.
abstract: Ileosigmoid knotting or compound volvulus is a very uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction, which is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. A case of compound volvulus is reported in a 24 years old male patient who presented with diagnostic dilemma.
authors: Department of General Surgery, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi. tahira_khans@yahoo.com
authors: Tahira
authors: T
authors: Aslam
authors: M Naseem
authors: MN
authors: Baloch
authors: Mumtaz
authors: M
authors: Maher
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery