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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Main Author: Coelho da Rocha, M (author)
Other Authors: Capela, T (author), Silva, MJ (author), Ramos, G (author), Coimbra, J (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2020
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.17/3508
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio.chlc.min-saude.pt:10400.17/3508