title: The ileosigmoid knot.
abstract: Ileosigmoid knot is rare yet life-threatening condition caused by acute double loop intestinal obstruction. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult and it is associated with high morbidity and mortality. We present one such patient we encountered and outline our management, and discuss the surgical options available.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, St Johns Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka 560034 India.
authors.forename: Rajaram
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Burrah
authors.forename: Arun
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Menon
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Pathan
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ravikanth
authors.forename: Arun
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kilpadi
keywords: Compound volvulus; Ileosigmoid knot; Intestinal obstruction