title: Volvulus due to a giant sigmoid diverticulum: a rare cause of intestinal occlusion.
abstract: The case of a giant sigmoid diverticulum complicated by a volvulus of the bowel is reported. After an exhaustive literature review, the Authors analyse the aetiopathogenetic, physiopathological and clinical aspects of this rare condition, considering its diagnostic and therapeutic implications. The Authors describe surgical problems and therapeutic management, pointing out that without an accurate study by radiological imaging, it is very difficult to diagnose the condition, particularly when no specific symptoms have been observed.
authors: Emergency Surgery Unit, Department of Human Pathology, University of Messina, Policlinico Universitario G. Martino, Messina.
authors: Antonino
authors: A
authors: Versaci
authors: Antonio
authors: A
authors: Macrì
authors: Marialuisa
authors: M
authors: Terranova
authors: Grazia
authors: G
authors: Leonello
authors: Rocco
authors: R
authors: Caminiti
authors: Giuseppe
authors: G
authors: Sfuncia
authors: Giovanna
authors: G
authors: Rivoli
authors: Ignazio
authors: I
authors: Salamone
authors: Ciro
authors: C
authors: Famulari
mesh_terms: D004240:Diverticulum / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology