Colonic "double twist"
Jonathan R. Wisler, Stanislaw P. A. Stawicki
Abstract
A case of a middle-aged man with simultaneous sigmoid and transverse colonic volvuli is described. Preoperative radiograph and intraoperative photographs are presented. A discussion of simultaneous volvuli involving more than one colonic segment then follows, including diagnostic and treatment considerations.
Citation: Wisler JR, Stawicki SPA. Interesting clinical image: Colonic “double twist”. OPUS 12 Scientist 2009;3(3):58-59.
Keywords: Colonic volvulus, Multiple volvuli, Transverse colon, Sigmoid colon, Diagnostic imaging, Clinical diagnosis, Treatment.
Copyright 2007-2010 OPUS 12 Foundation, Inc.
Citation: Wisler JR, Stawicki SPA. Interesting clinical image: Colonic “double twist”. OPUS 12 Scientist 2009;3(3):58-59.
Keywords: Colonic volvulus, Multiple volvuli, Transverse colon, Sigmoid colon, Diagnostic imaging, Clinical diagnosis, Treatment.
Copyright 2007-2010 OPUS 12 Foundation, Inc.
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