ArticleBMC surgery2022
Prognostic factors in the decision-making process for sigmoid volvulus: results of a single-centre retrospective cohort study.
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- Comparison of recurrence and mortality rates between resection and non-resection surgical methods for treating sigmoid volvulus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Epidemiology and Recurrence of Sigmoid Volvulus: Analysis of Health Insurance Claims Data in Japan.DEN open · 2026Article
- Ambiguities in Sigmoid Volvulus Management: Developing a Framework for Optimal Management Strategies.Cureus · 2025Article
- Predictive value of hemoglobin, serum PAF, and IL-17 in patients with radiation enteritis complicated with intestinal obstruction and construction and validation of predictive model.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundSigmoid volvulus is a common cause of emergency surgical admission. Those patients are often treated conservatively with a high rate of recurrence. We wondered if a more aggressive management might be indicated.
methodsWe have reviewed data of patients diagnosed with acute sigmoid volvulus over a 2-year period. The primary endpoint was patient survival.
resultsWe analysed 332 admissions of 78 patients. 39.7% underwent resection. Survival was 54.9 ± 8.8 months from the first hospitalization, irrespective of the treatment. Long-term survival was positively influenced by being female, having a low "social score", a younger age and surgery. Multivariate analysis showed that only being female and surgery were independently associated with better survival.
conclusionEarly surgery may be the best approach in patients with recurrent sigmoid volvulus, as it ensures longer survival with a better quality of life, regardless of the patient's social and functional condition.
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