Management of acute sigmoid volvulus in a provincial centre - a 20-year experience

Investigates the safety and efficacy of an early operative approach to large bowel volvulus, as well as initial decompression with rigid sigmoidoscopy, on reducing readmissions and complications. Examines the safety and efficacy of bedside rigid sigmoidoscopy in decompression of sigmoid volvulus and the sensitivity of abdominal x-ray in the diagnosis of acute large bowel volvulus. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.