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Case Reports
. 2023 Jul 3;2023(7):rjad391.
doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjad391. eCollection 2023 Jul.

Unveiling the mystery of sigmoid volvulus with multiple adhesions-an unusual case report

Surendar Jatoth  1 , Tarun K Suvvari  2   3 , Shashank J  4 , Aiman P Afsar  5 , Shivani Ravipati  6 , Lakshmi S Mukkamala  7 , Vimal Thomas  8
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Case Reports

Unveiling the mystery of sigmoid volvulus with multiple adhesions-an unusual case report

Surendar Jatoth et al. J Surg Case Rep. .

Abstract

Intestinal obstruction is a common surgical emergency that requires prompt intervention. We present a case report of a 30-year-old male with recurrent intestinal obstruction due to sigmoid volvulus. Our case highlights the challenges associated with managing recurrent intestinal obstructions caused by adhesions following surgical interventions for sigmoid volvulus. It emphasizes the need for careful evaluation and meticulous surgical techniques to minimize the risk of adhesion formation and subsequent complications.

Keywords: adhesions; intestinal obstruction; sigmoid volvulus; surgery.

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Conflict of interest statement

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Figure 1
Figure 1
The erect abdominal X-ray reveals air-fluid levels, indicating the presence of fluid and air accumulation in the proximal large bowel and terminal ileum.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Adhesions from constriction ring at the level of terminal ileum causing intestinal obstruction.
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