Reference: Coban S, Yilmaz M, Terzi A, Yildiz F, Ozgor D, Ara C, Yologlu S, Kirimlioglu V. Resection and primary anastomosis with or without modified blow-hole colostomy for sigmoid volvulus ...

Twenty-six patients had lesions in the sigmoid . Seven cases were inoperable. Three of these had a cecostomy only, and 2 of them died within hours or days of this procedure.

An 80-year-old woman with personal history of early-stage breast cancer, treated with lumpectomy and radiation 11 years ago, initially presented with lower gastrointestinal bleeding in June 2008.

This surgical procedure removes the sigmoid colon and connects the descending colon with the anus. It can be done via open or laparoscopic surgery. ... Leakage at the anastomosis, ...

In February, 1954, a carcinoma of the sigmoid lying in the hollow of the sacrum was resected, with an anastomosis relatively low in the pelvis. A complementary transverse colostomy was done that ...

A sigmoid septum is a curved wall in the heart. Learn about the causes and symptoms, treatment options, and more.

Surgeons typically perform a sigmoid colectomy with either a primary anastomosis or an end colostomy. Sigmoid colectomy: In this procedure, surgeons remove a piece of the bowel.

Sigmoid has a team of over 500 people, aiming to double down in the next 12 to 18 months. About 80% of the startup’s current workforce is in India, with rest spread over the U.S., the UK and Europe.

In a case of sigmoid volvulus without gangrene and a clean bowel, is it safe to attempt a 1-stage resection anastomosis? News & Perspective Drugs & Diseases ...

Over a 3.5-year period, 10,124 endoscopic procedures of the colon (8,987 colonoscopies and 1,137 flexible sigmoidoscopies) were performed. Patients had an average age of 59 years (SD = 14.5, range ...