Endoscopic Management of Sigmoid Volvulus in a Debilitated Population: What Relevance?
Background: Colonic volvulus, mainly from the sigmoid, is a relatively common cause of intestinal obstruction, particularly in the elderly and in patients with debilitating conditions. The high morbi-mortality of emergency surgery places the endoscopic approach as the first-line treatment for the re...
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| Language: | eng |
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2020
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| Online Access: | http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2341-45452020000300003 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Oai: | oai:scielo:S2341-45452020000300003 |