Clinical Case Database / Category: Practical Procedure
Rigid sigmoidoscopy and flatus tube insertion for sigmoid volvulus
Publication details
Mr Sanjay Harrison, Mr Harrison Benziger, Dr Dougal Brown
Foundation Years Journal, volume 6, issue 1, p.21 (123Doc Education, London, January 2012)
Abstract
Sigmoid volvulus is a common cause of large bowel obstruction in the elderly and in many cases it can be recurrent. If promptly diagnosed, it can be safely treated by performing a rigid sigmoidoscopy and then inserting a flatus tube. Very often, this would provide almost instant relief for the patient. After reading this article, the reader would have a good understanding of how to perform a rigid sigmoidoscopy and insert a flatus tube. They would also have an understanding of the various indications and contra-indications for this procedure.
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Authors
Mr Sanjay Harrison (Corresponding author)
Surgical Trainee (ST3)
Northern Deanery
Waterfront 4
Goldcrest Way
Newburn Riverside
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE 15 8NY
quibit21@hotmail.com
Mr Harrison Benziger
Consultant Surgeon
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital
St Peters Road
Margate
Kent
CT9 4AN
Dr Dougal Brown
Consultant Radiologist
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
References
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2. Madiba TE, Thomson SR – The management of sigmoid volvulus. Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2000; 45(2):74-80
3. Raveenthiran V, Madiba TE, Atamanalp SS et al – Volvulus of the sigmoid colon. Colorectal Diseases 2010; 12(7):1-17
4. Robinson RJ, Stone M, Mayberry JF – Sigmoidoscopy and rectal biopsy: a survey of current UK practice. European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology 1996; 8(2):149-151
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