Side-to-side anastomosis fashioned as stoma after sigmoid resection for sigmoid volvulus: a case report

摘要

One of the causes (1-7%) of large bowel obstruction in an adult patient is, among others, volvulus [1]. Twist on colon mesentery is the main mechanical abnormality in colonic volvulus. Volvulus is thought to be an idiopathic condition, probably with an anatomical basis, particularly in cecal volvulus [1]. Congenital elongation of mesentery in conjunction with a redundant large bowel section predisposes to the formation of volvulus. Sigmoid colon is the most usually affected part of large bowel (65-80%) followed by the right colon (15-30%) [1]. Transverse colon is rarely affected by this condition.