An abdominal x-ray showed gaseous distension of the ascending and transverse ... A gastrograffin enema was performed on day 4 that showed a ‘beak sign’ strongly suggestive of sigmoid volvulus. Based ...

Colon volvulus is an abnormal twisting within the gastrointestinal tract that can impair blood flow. Most cases occur in the sigmoid colon ... will reposition the cecum and attach it to the abdominal ...

On this admission abdominal radiograph confirmed the presence of a sigmoid volvulus. Bloods including electrolytes were normal. A rectal tube was inserted to decompress the volvulus and connected to a ...

It’s the most common type of volvulus in adults. When the sigmoid colon and mesentery (the tissues that attach your intestines to the abdominal wall) twist, blood flow to that part of the colon ...

The following is a summary of “Effect of the timing of endoscopic detorsion on clinical outcomes in patients with sigmoid volvulus,” published in the January 2025 issue of Gastroenterology by Aminov ...

is an established alternative to surgery for recurrent sigmoid volvulus or pseudo-obstruction. Tube migration resulting in peritonitis remains a serious safety concern. Endoscopic sigmoidopexy allows ...