ILEOSIGMOID KNOTTING

被引:18
作者
GIBNEY, EJ [1 ]
MOCK, CN [1 ]
机构
[1] HOLY FAMILY HOSP,BRONG AHAFO,GHANA
关键词
ILEOSIGMOID; KNOTTING; VOLVULUS; SIGMOID;
D O I
10.1007/BF02047383
中图分类号
R57 [消化系及腹部疾病];
学科分类号
摘要
PURPOSE: To study the presentation, management, and outcome of patients with ileosigmoid knotting admitted to a district general hospital in an area of relatively high incidence. METHODS: A retrospective study of 15 patients treated for ileosigmoid knotting at Holy Family Hospital, Berekum, Ghana, during the period 1984 to 1990 inclusive. RESULTS: The overall mortality was 47 percent and did not differ between those with viable bowel and those with gangrenous bowel There appeared to be a significant risk of recurrent volvulus in patients who did not undergo resection at initial presentation. CONCLUSION: Ileosigmoid knotting carries a significant risk of mortality, and sigmoid resection should be considered for all patients with this unusual condition.
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页码:855 / 857
页数:3
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